Fatal aircraft accident during local flight

2 fatalities • Krasnoslobodsk, Russia • Flight

An aircraft crashed following dangerous maneuvers performed by an intoxicated crew, resulting in two fatalities and one injury.

What happened

After completing agricultural spraying tasks, the crew of the aircraft permitted a farmer to board for a short-distance flight. During the flight, which was being conducted at a low altitude, the crew began performing dangerous aerial maneuvers. During this sequence of events, the pilots lost control of the aircraft.

The subsequent impact resulted in the total destruction of the plane. The accident claimed the lives of two pilots, while the passenger sustained one injury.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the crew members were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the flight. The primary factor leading to the accident was the execution of hazardous maneuvers while the aircraft was at a low altitude, which directly caused the loss of control.

Probable cause

The crew's performance of dangerous maneuvers while intoxicated led to a loss of control during low-altitude flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-07-25 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Krasnoslobodsk, Russia?

An aircraft crashed following dangerous maneuvers performed by an intoxicated crew, resulting in two fatalities and one injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-07-25 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 1985-07-25 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?

The crew's performance of dangerous maneuvers while intoxicated led to a loss of control during low-altitude flight.

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