On November 11, 1980, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-41364) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chernihiv, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew became distracted while operating the aircraft in 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.
An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in the vicinity of Chernihiv, leaving the status of those on board unknown.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in an area near Chernihiv involving an unidentified aircraft. The specific details regarding the flight's origin or destination remain unconfirmed. Following the impact, the fate of the occupants could not be determined, and there is currently no official information regarding any fatalities or injuries.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident have concluded that the crash was a result of crew distraction during the flight phase. This loss of situational awareness contributed to the accident occurring under unknown circumstances near the crash site.
Probable cause
The crew became distracted while operating the aircraft in flight.
What happened in the 11 Nov 1980 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Chernihiv, Ukraine?
An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in the vicinity of Chernihiv, leaving the status of those on board unknown.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Nov 1980 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Nov 1980 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-41364, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chernihiv, Ukraine.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The crew became distracted while operating the aircraft in flight.
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