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Cargo Flight Crash Near Izberbach (CCCP-44952)

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On March 10, 1982, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-44952) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Izberbach, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident resulted from the crew's decision to follow an unauthorized route through reduced visibility due to the presence of low clouds. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine cargo aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Izberbach while flying an unauthorized route in low clouds, killing both pilots.

Flight Details and Accident Sequence A single-engine aircraft departed Makhatchkala at 1259 local time on a cargo flight to Derbent, carrying two pilots. During the cruise phase, the aircraft was flying along the west coast of the Caspian Sea at an altitude of approximately 400 meters. The crew encountered limited visibility caused by low clouds. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of Mt Shcherabash, which has an elevation of 521 meters and is located near Izberbach. The wreckage was recovered at an altitude of 390 meters, and both occupants were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the accident resulted from the crew's decision to follow an unauthorized route through reduced visibility due to the presence of low clouds.

Probable cause

The accident resulted from the crew's decision to follow an unauthorized route through reduced visibility due to the presence of low clouds.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Izberbach, Russia?

A single-engine cargo aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Izberbach while flying an unauthorized route in low clouds, killing both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1982 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 10 Mar 1982 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-44952, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Izberbach, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident resulted from the crew's decision to follow an unauthorized route through reduced visibility due to the presence of low clouds.

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