No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage during landing (CCCP-33142)

Chigichinakh, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 7, 1989, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-33142) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chigichinakh, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The precise reason for the hard landing remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane was destroyed following a hard landing, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During the final phase of flight, a single-engine aircraft experienced a high-impact touchdown. The force of the landing was severe enough to cause significant structural damage to the airframe. Following the impact, the aircraft was declared a total loss and deemed beyond economical repair.

Despite the intensity of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants of the plane. No specific details regarding the flight's origin or destination were provided in the initial report.

Findings

Investigators were unable to pinpoint a specific reason for the heavy impact. The official conclusion remains that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Probable cause

The precise reason for the hard landing remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 1989 Antonov AN-2 accident near Chigichinakh, Russia?

A single-engine airplane was destroyed following a hard landing, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 1989 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 1989 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-33142, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chigichinakh, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The precise reason for the hard landing remains undetermined.