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Geological Mission Aircraft Stalls After Sharp Turn, Destroyed; All Eight Occupants Rescued with Minor Injuries (CCCP-L3807)

Tanyurer, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On May 5, 1957, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-L3807) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tanyurer, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor piloting techniques on part of the captain who made too sharp turn to the left at low height (80 meters). 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft on a geological mission crashed shortly after takeoff from Tanyurer when the pilot made a sharp left turn at 80 meters altitude, causing a stall. All eight occupants were rescued with minor injuries; the airplane was destroyed.

Incident Overview

An aircraft carrying five scientists and three crew members crashed shortly after takeoff from Tanyurer during a geological mission of the Bolshaya Osinovaya River. The accident occurred at an altitude of 80 meters when the pilot-in-command executed a sharp turn to the left, causing the airplane to stall and impact the ground.

Occupants and Injuries

All eight occupants were rescued and sustained only slight injuries. The aircraft itself was destroyed in the crash.

Official Findings

The investigation determined the probable cause to be poor piloting techniques on the part of the captain, specifically making too sharp a turn to the left at low height (80 meters).

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 1957 Antonov AN-2 accident near Tanyurer, Russia?

An aircraft on a geological mission crashed shortly after takeoff from Tanyurer when the pilot made a sharp left turn at 80 meters altitude, causing a stall. All eight occupants were rescued with minor injuries; the airplane was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 1957 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 1957 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-L3807, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tanyurer, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Poor piloting techniques on part of the captain who made too sharp turn to the left at low height (80 meters).

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