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Fatal Aircraft Crash Near Lake Khattavtur (CCCP-01262)

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On March 9, 1973, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-01262) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kondinskoye, Russia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control while the crew was intoxicated. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a snow-covered field southeast of Lake Khattavtur after the crew lost control. All three occupants were killed, and blood tests showed high alcohol levels for both pilots.

Incident Overview and Route Details Following the drop-off of eight workers in Yelushkino, the aircraft was returning to Kondinskoye with one passenger, identified as the Director of Kondinskoye Airport. During the flight, the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers that resulted in a loss of control. The aircraft nosed down to an angle of 90 degrees and crashed into a snow-covered field located southeast of Lake Khattavtur, approximately 57 km west of Kondinskoye. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all three occupants on board were killed. ## Investigation Findings and Contributing Factors Post-accident blood analysis revealed significant alcohol levels among the flight crew. The copilot had an alcohol level of 0.8‰, while the captain had a level of 3.4‰. These findings were central to the official investigation, which attributed the accident to the crew's intoxicated state during the hazardous maneuvers.

Probable cause

Loss of control while the crew was intoxicated.
Loss of control in flight

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Mar 1973 Antonov AN-2 accident near Kondinskoye, Russia?

An aircraft crashed in a snow-covered field southeast of Lake Khattavtur after the crew lost control. All three occupants were killed, and blood tests showed high alcohol levels for both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 1973 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 1973 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-01262, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kondinskoye, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control while the crew was intoxicated.

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