Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 July 2001
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Belgavia-PANKh
Registration Number: RA-01447
Location: Zenino, Veydelev district –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Port wingsPort wings
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a crop-spray operation in hilly terrain. The aircraft tore off the port wings due to a combination of factors, including a sudden loss of control and a significant impact with trees.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a crop-spray operation in hilly terrain. The aircraft tore off the port wings due to a combination of factors, including a sudden loss of control and a significant impact with trees.
Description
Flew into trees during crop-spraying in hilly terrain, tearing off the port wings.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Loss of control during a maneuver in a complex terrain environment.Loss of control during a maneuver in a complex terrain environment.Share on:
