Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Parked at Saldus Airport, Latvia, the single engine aircraft was stolen by a Soviet pilot who wanted to fly to Sweden. He was able to leave the Soviet Airspace and while approaching Gotland Island, he ditched the aircraft few dozen meters offshore. He was able to swim to the shore, was rescued and requested political asylum. The aircraft was recovered and later transferred to the Gotland Förvarsmuseum.

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

Date & Time: May 22, 1987

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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Registration:

CCCP-02491

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G120-16

YOM:

1970

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Crashed following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Krasnogvardeyskoye

Date & Time: May 19, 1987

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-07570

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G156-10

YOM:

1974

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The single engine aircraft after the crew got distracted in flight. Occupant fate unknown.

Probable cause:

Crew error.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Staryy Amanak

Date & Time: May 15, 1987

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-31491

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G198-56

YOM:

1982

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En route, the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a pasture.

Probable cause:

The crew failed to follow the fuel consumption.

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

Date & Time: May 6, 1987

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-31528

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1G199-37

YOM:

1983

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Tambov Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after liftoff because the crew was intoxicated.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in the Laptev Sea

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1987 at 1645 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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Registration:

CCCP-62566

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

1G176-35

YOM:

1977

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The single engine aircraft departed Chokurdakh Airport with four scientists and a crew of five on board. The goal of the mission was to locate landing zones in the Arctic region and Laptev Sea. After landing on a drifting icy floe, the skis went through the ice and the aircraft came to rest. All nine occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft sank and was lost.