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On July 2, 1993, an Antonov AN-2 operated by ROSTO was involved in an aviation accident near Oktyabrsky, Russia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a tree while the pilot was attempting a left turn at the edge of a field. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed and caught fire after striking a tree during a turn, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During an attempt to execute a left turn at the edge of a field, the aircraft collided with a tree. The impact caused the aircraft to crash and subsequently burst into flames. The accident resulted in three fatalities, involving the pilot and two teenagers. Investigations revealed that the two passengers were not authorized to be part of the flight.

Findings

  • The aircraft struck a tree while performing a maneuver at the boundary of the field.
  • The pilot was performing a left turn at the limit of the field when the collision occurred.
  • The passengers on board were not permitted participants in the flight operation.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a tree while the pilot was attempting a left turn at the edge of a field.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1993 Antonov AN-2 accident near Oktyabrsky, Russia?

An aircraft crashed and caught fire after striking a tree during a turn, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 1993 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1993 involved an Antonov AN-2, operated by ROSTO, at Oktyabrsky, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a tree while the pilot was attempting a left turn at the edge of a field.

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