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Aircraft accident during takeoff at Eltay (CCCP-05956)

Eltay, KazakhstanTakeoff (climb)

On July 12, 1985, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-05956) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Eltay, Kazakhstan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with an obstacle during the takeoff phase of flight. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed after colliding with an object during its departure from Eltay; the condition of those on board remains unconfirmed.

What happened

During a recent flight operation departing from Eltay, an aircraft encountered an obstacle while in the takeoff phase. The collision resulted in a crash at the departure site.

At this time, there is no official information regarding the status of the occupants. The number of fatalities or injuries has not been determined as the fate of those on board remains unknown.

Findings

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but it has been established that the primary sequence of events involved the aircraft striking an object during its initial climb from the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with an obstacle during the takeoff phase of flight.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jul 1985 Antonov AN-2 accident near Eltay, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft crashed after colliding with an object during its departure from Eltay; the condition of those on board remains unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jul 1985 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jul 1985 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-05956, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Eltay, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with an obstacle during the takeoff phase of flight.

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