Narrative:
The pilot started the aerial application without a work plan. With speed reduced, the pilot attempted a 90 degree turn. The co-pilot cautioned about a tree 8 m high. When the co-pilot intervened, the pilot pushed his hands off the controls. The aircraft struck the tree and crashed. A breathalyser test of the pilot indicated presence of alcohol.
Loss of control
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 18 April 2002 |
| Time: | 12:05 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-2R |
| Operator: | Bulair |
| Registration: | LZ-1147 |
| MSN: | 1G160-06 |
| First flight: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 9508 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Kostandenetz ( Bulgaria)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Svalenik Airstrip, Bulgaria |
| Svalenik Airstrip, Bulgaria |
The pilot started the aerial application without a work plan. With speed reduced, the pilot attempted a 90 degree turn. The co-pilot cautioned about a tree 8 m high. When the co-pilot intervened, the pilot pushed his hands off the controls. The aircraft struck the tree and crashed. A breathalyser test of the pilot indicated presence of alcohol.
Classification:
Flightcrew member's alcohol, drug usageLoss of control
Sources:
» ICAO Adrep 3/02Photos
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