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Crop-Spraying Crash Near Verkhnyaya Dobrinka Kills Two (CCCP-98241)

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On July 4, 1967, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-98241) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Verkhnyaya Dobrinka, Russia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that all three crew members were intoxicated at the time of the accident with a rate of 1,6 ‰ for the captain, 1,97 ‰ for the copilot and 2,9 ‰ for the mechanic. 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.

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A crop-spraying aircraft stalled and crashed after a low-altitude maneuver near a telephone line, killing the pilot and a passenger. Investigation revealed intoxication of all three crew members.

Accident

A crop-spraying flight operated for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Dobrynski" ended in a crash on a field located 12.5 km southwest of Verkhnyaya Dobrinka in the Kamyshin district of the Volgograd region. The aircraft, flown by an intoxicated crew, descended too low and nearly collided with a telephone line. While executing a 'hop' maneuver to clear the line, the aircraft stalled, crashed, caught fire, and was completely burnt out. Both the pilot and the sole passenger—an aircraft mechanic—were killed.

Investigation

The official investigation determined that all three crew members were intoxicated at the time of the accident. Blood alcohol levels were measured at 1.6‰ for the captain, 1.97‰ for the copilot, and 2.9‰ for the mechanic.

Probable cause

It was determined that all three crew members were intoxicated at the time of the accident with a rate of 1,6 ‰ for the captain, 1,97 ‰ for the copilot and 2,9 ‰ for the mechanic.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1967 Antonov AN-2 accident near Verkhnyaya Dobrinka, Russia?

A crop-spraying aircraft stalled and crashed after a low-altitude maneuver near a telephone line, killing the pilot and a passenger. Investigation revealed intoxication of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 1967 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 1967 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-98241, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Verkhnyaya Dobrinka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It was determined that all three crew members were intoxicated at the time of the accident with a rate of 1,6 ‰ for the captain, 1,97 ‰ for the copilot and 2,9 ‰ for the mechanic.

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