Aircraft crash near Kostanay during approach

No fatalities • Kostanay, Kazakhstan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in a suburb of Kostanay following an aggressive maneuver during its approach, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

What happened

After completing multiple crop spraying missions throughout the day, the pilot and a single passenger departed from the State farm of Magnaisky. The flight was intended as a short-distance trip to the State farm of Pobeda, both of which are situated near the outskirts of Kostanay.

During the approach phase of the flight, the pilot executed a sudden left-hand turn while maintaining a low altitude. This maneuver caused the aircraft to roll to its left at an angle of 45 degrees. As a result of this bank, the left wing made contact with the ground, leading to the crash of the aircraft. Despite the impact, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two occupants.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor in the crash was that the pilot was under the influence of alcohol during the operation.

Probable cause

The pilot's intoxication led to an unsafe flight maneuver during the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-08-04 Antonov AN-2 accident near Kostanay, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft crashed in a suburb of Kostanay following an aggressive maneuver during its approach, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-08-04 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-08-04 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-02337, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kostanay, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's intoxication led to an unsafe flight maneuver during the approach.

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