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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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data 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.

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