1 fatality

Crop Spraying Aircraft Collision with Ground Obstacle in Komsomol (CCCP-25590)

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On September 24, 1979, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-25590) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Komsomol, Turkmenistan in flight. One person was killed. 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 crop spraying aircraft crashed in Komsomol, west of Tezhen, after an evasive maneuver for birds. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries, but one person on the ground was killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred during a crop spraying flight in the area of Komsomol, which is located west of Tezhen. The aircraft was operating at a low altitude when the incident took place. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the event are not provided in the source material. The event involved a collision with a ground obstacle following an in-flight maneuver. The crash resulted in injuries to the flight crew and a fatality on the ground. The investigation source does not specify the exact cause of the crash beyond the sequence of events described.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Sept 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Komsomol, Turkmenistan?

A crop spraying aircraft crashed in Komsomol, west of Tezhen, after an evasive maneuver for birds. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries, but one person on the ground was killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Sept 1979 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-25590, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Komsomol, Turkmenistan.