PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Apr 17, 1972 (2 killed), Arzamas N...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on April 17, 1972 near Arzamas Nizhny Novgorod oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: The crew failed to keep to the minimum...
- Date: April 17, 1972
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Arzamas Nizhny Novgorod oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew failed to keep to the minimum safe altitude for the operation
An An2 crop sprayer on its 30th sortie of the day struck high voltage power cables after a turn, and its tail was torn off. The aircraft crashed upside down into a ravine, killing both pilots.