Aircraft crash near Keperveyem due to altitude deviation

No fatalities • Keperveyem, Russia • Flight

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Keperveyem following a failure by the flight crew to maintain the required minimum altitude.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the area surrounding Keperveyem when an aircraft impacted the ground. During the flight, the crew did not adhere to the established minimum altitude requirements for the airspace they were traversing. This deviation from prescribed altitude protocols resulted in the loss of the aircraft.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was the failure of the crew to follow the minimum prescribed altitude. The flight was unable to maintain the necessary clearance above the terrain, which directly contributed to the impact.

Probable cause

The flight crew failed to maintain the minimum required altitude during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-08-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Keperveyem, Russia?

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Keperveyem following a failure by the flight crew to maintain the required minimum altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-08-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-08-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-91748, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Keperveyem, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight crew failed to maintain the minimum required altitude during the flight.

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