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Aircraft crash during mail flight near Ivdel (CCCP-32402)

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On July 5, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-32402) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kakvinskie Pechi, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew's decision to proceed with the flight into deteriorating weather conditions led to the aircraft striking trees. 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 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operating a mail route from Sverdlovsk to Ivdel crashed in a forested region following a period of deteriorating weather.

What happened

During a scheduled mail delivery mission traveling from Sverdlovsk toward Ivdel, the flight encountered increasingly severe meteorological conditions. The area was experiencing heavy precipitation and a significantly lowered cloud ceiling.

Despite the worsening visibility and weather, the crew proceeded with the flight. During the transit, the aircraft made contact with treetops before ultimately crashing within a heavily wooded zone. Search efforts later determined that the wreckage had settled approximately 25 km away from the intended flight path.

Findings

  • The crash occurred during the en route phase of the flight.
  • The decision to continue the flight despite low ceilings and precipitation was a critical factor in the accident.
  • At this time, the status of the occupants remains unknown.

Probable cause

The crew's decision to proceed with the flight into deteriorating weather conditions led to the aircraft striking trees.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kakvinskie Pechi, Russia?

An aircraft operating a mail route from Sverdlovsk to Ivdel crashed in a forested region following a period of deteriorating weather.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32402, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kakvinskie Pechi, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's decision to proceed with the flight into deteriorating weather conditions led to the aircraft striking trees.

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