On June 28, 1981, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-35137) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dudovka, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the crew decided to continue the flight and to initiate a turn below the minimum safe altitude for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A crew of two died when their airplane struck trees and caught fire after initiating a right turn below the minimum safe altitude during an agricultural spraying flight.
Accident Details
On the day of the accident, the crew completed several agricultural spraying flights in the morning. They stopped at 1210 local time and observed a rest period of five hours. At 1810 local time, the crew departed from Kasilovo bound to the west. The aircraft was flying at low height when the pilot-in-command initiated a right turn. During the turn, the airplane struck trees, causing it to crash and burst into flames. Both pilots were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined that the crew decided to continue the flight and to initiate a turn below the minimum safe altitude. The reasons for this decision remain unknown.
Probable cause
It was determined that the crew decided to continue the flight and to initiate a turn below the minimum safe altitude for unknown reasons.
What happened in the 28 Jun 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Dudovka, Russia?
A crew of two died when their airplane struck trees and caught fire after initiating a right turn below the minimum safe altitude during an agricultural spraying flight.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jun 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1981 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-35137, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Dudovka, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
It was determined that the crew decided to continue the flight and to initiate a turn below the minimum safe altitude for unknown reasons.
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