Single-engine aircraft crash near Muya

3 fatalities • Muya, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Muya while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.

What happened

On the date of the accident, a single-engine aircraft was performing a flight under visual flight rules (VFR) but encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). During this period of restricted visibility, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain located in the vicinity of Muya.

The impact resulted in the deaths of all three occupants on board. There were no survivors recorded at the scene of the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the flight was operating in weather conditions that were not suitable for VFR flight. The primary factor leading to the accident was controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft flew into a mountain slope while operating under visual flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-01-23 Antonov AN-2 accident near Muya, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Muya while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-01-23 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-01-23 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-35423, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Muya, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft flew into a mountain slope while operating under visual flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions.

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