On July 3, 1962, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-05833) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Gayvoron, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong techniques on part of the pilot who made sharp turn to the left at an insufficient height, causing the aircraft to crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a nighttime spraying mission, the pilot executed a sharp left turn at low altitude, causing the left wing to contact the ground, leading to a crash and fire that destroyed the aircraft and killed both crew members.
Accident
On the day of the accident, the crew began herbicide spraying operations at 0645 local time in the region of Spassk-Dalni. After completing the mission, they returned to Gayvoron at 1715LT to resupply with 375 kg of pollination products. A second resupply of 900 kg was completed later, and the aircraft took off at 2020LT to spray a wheat field. While flying at a height of 6–7 meters, the pilot-in-command executed a left turn with a bank angle of 45–50 degrees. During the turn, the left low-wing contacted the ground, causing the aircraft to crash and burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, and both pilots were killed.
Investigation
The investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. No additional details regarding the investigation process or other contributing factors were provided.
What happened in the 3 Jul 1962 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Gayvoron, Russia?
During a nighttime spraying mission, the pilot executed a sharp left turn at low altitude, causing the left wing to contact the ground, leading to a crash and fire that destroyed the aircraft and killed both crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jul 1962 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 3 Jul 1962 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-05833, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Gayvoron, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Wrong techniques on part of the pilot who made sharp turn to the left at an insufficient height, causing the aircraft to crash.
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