Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Crimea

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82842
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G167-56
YOM:
1976
Location:
Crimea
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed somewhere in Crimea after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Crimea

Date & Time: May 13, 1974
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-23664
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G59-28
YOM:
1965
Location:
Crimea
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising over Crimea on behalf of the Zavodskoi OAO, the crew decided to cut the route short when the single engine aircraft collided with a mountain. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Crew error.
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