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Aircraft crash during landing at Mestia Airport (CCCP-L2988)

Mestia, GeorgiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 18, 1941, a Polikarpov P-5 (registration CCCP-L2988) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mestia, Georgia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Mestia Airport due to pilot error. The plane was destroyed, but the pilot survived without injury.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase at Mestia Airport. Following an operational error by the pilot, the aircraft failed to maintain a safe approach and crashed into the terrain. The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, the pilot emerged from the wreckage uninjured.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was pilot error. No other mechanical failures or external factors were cited as contributing causes in the available records.

Probable cause

Pilot error

Related events

Same operator

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