On July 4, 1983, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-05667) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mestia, Georgia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost controllability due to the impact of severe atmospheric turbulence. 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.
An aircraft crashed in an open field after encountering intense atmospheric turbulence during flight, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
While operating in flight, the crew of the aircraft encountered periods of extreme atmospheric turbulence. The intensity of the weather conditions led to a total loss of control over the vehicle. Consequently, the plane descended into an open field.
Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident concluded with no fatalities or injuries recorded at the scene.
Findings
The primary factor in the accident was the encounter with severe atmospheric turbulence.
The loss of control was a direct consequence of the turbulent weather conditions encountered during the flight phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost controllability due to the impact of severe atmospheric turbulence.
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