1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident in Bulgaria

Bulgaria, BulgariaFlight

On March 16, 1975, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Bulair was involved in an aviation accident near Bulgaria, Bulgaria in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in Bulgaria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred within the territory of Bulgaria involving an aircraft operating with a single occupant. The flight ended in a crash at an unidentified location. At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft.

Local authorities have confirmed that the incident resulted in one fatality, consisting of the pilot. There were no other passengers or crew members present during the flight.

Findings

The specific details regarding the flight path and the exact location of the wreckage remain unconfirmed. As of the current reports, the precise sequence of events leading to the impact is unknown. Investigators have not yet released a definitive report detailing the operational phase of the flight or the environmental conditions at the time of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Mar 1975 Antonov AN-2 accident near Bulgaria, Bulgaria?

A single-engine aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in Bulgaria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Mar 1975 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Mar 1975 involved an Antonov AN-2, operated by Bulair, at Bulgaria, Bulgaria.