2 fatalities

Intoxicated Crew Crashes During Hazardous Maneuvers; Two Pilots Killed, Passenger Injured (CCCP-09602)

Krasnoslobodsk, RussiaFlight

On July 25, 1985, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09602) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Krasnoslobodsk, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control at low altitude after the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers while being intoxicated. 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.

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After spraying operations, an intoxicated crew allowed a farmer onboard for a local flight. While flying low, they initiated hazardous maneuvers, lost control, and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed; both pilots died, passenger injured.

Accident

Following the completion of spraying operations, the aircraft crew, who were intoxicated, allowed a farmer to board the aircraft for a local flight. After takeoff, the aircraft was flown at a low height. The crew then initiated hazardous maneuvers. The accident occurred shortly after takeoff, while the aircraft was still at low altitude. During these maneuvers, control of the aircraft was lost. The aircraft subsequently crashed and was destroyed. The two pilots were killed, and the passenger suffered injuries.

Investigation

An official investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The findings considered the crew's state of intoxication and the decision to perform hazardous maneuvers at low altitude.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause was loss of control at low altitude after the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers while being intoxicated.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Krasnoslobodsk, Russia?

After spraying operations, an intoxicated crew allowed a farmer onboard for a local flight. While flying low, they initiated hazardous maneuvers, lost control, and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed; both pilots died, passenger injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jul 1985 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 25 Jul 1985 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09602, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Krasnoslobodsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control at low altitude after the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers while being intoxicated.