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Aircraft Crash in Novobratskoye After Pilot-in-Command Died During Approach (UN-02683)

Novobratskoye, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On August 12, 2006, an Antonov AN-2 (registration UN-02683) operated by Orlan 2000 was involved in an aviation accident near Novobratskoye, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on approach after the pilot-in-command died. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Novobratskoye after the captain died during final approach. The copilot was unable to regain control, and the aircraft entered a dive and burst into flames.

Incident Overview Following a crop spraying flight, the crew was returning to Novobratskoye when the captain suddenly died on final approach. The copilot was unable to regain control in time, and the aircraft entered a dive and crashed, bursting into flames. The copilot was injured, and the captain was killed. ## Probable Cause The official findings identified the probable cause as loss of control on approach after the pilot-in-command died. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific location beyond Novobratskoye, so those details are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Aug 2006 Antonov AN-2 accident near Novobratskoye, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft crashed near Novobratskoye after the captain died during final approach. The copilot was unable to regain control, and the aircraft entered a dive and burst into flames.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Aug 2006 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Aug 2006 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration UN-02683, operated by Orlan 2000, at Novobratskoye, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control on approach after the pilot-in-command died.

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