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Accident Involving VFR Flight into IMC Conditions Near Mukachevo (CCCP-44995)

Mukachevo, UkraineLanding (descent or approach)

On November 25, 1969, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-44995) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mukachevo, Ukraine during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew was flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions when the airplane struck the mountain. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On a flight from Uzhgorod to Bushtyna, the crew deviated from the flight path and entered clouds. The aircraft struck a mountain 6.4 km north of Mukachevo, killing all five occupants.

Overview

During a flight from Uzhgorod to Bushtyna, the aircraft made a leg from Uzhgorod to Irshava. The crew decided to overfly Mukachevo Airport without landing, a decision cleared by air traffic control.

Sequence of Events

While approaching Mukachevo, weather conditions deteriorated with rain and a low cloud base. The aircraft deviated from the prescribed flight path to the left and entered clouds. At an altitude of 420 meters, it struck the slope of a mountain (566 meters high) located 6.4 km north of Mukachevo. The flight crew and three passengers were killed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause: the crew was flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) mode in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) when the airplane struck the mountain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Nov 1969 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Mukachevo, Ukraine?

On a flight from Uzhgorod to Bushtyna, the crew deviated from the flight path and entered clouds. The aircraft struck a mountain 6.4 km north of Mukachevo, killing all five occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Nov 1969 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Nov 1969 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-44995, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Mukachevo, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew was flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions when the airplane struck the mountain.

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