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Engine Control Lever Disconnection During Initial Climb at Myeshchura Airport (CCCP-42615)

Myeshchura, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 29, 1967, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-42615) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Myeshchura, Russia during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Control lever got disconnected during initial climb due to a lacking lock tab. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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

An aircraft crashed in flames in a taiga area about 3 km from Myeshchura Airport after its engine control lever disconnected during initial climb, killing six passengers and injuring seven others, including both pilots.

Incident OverviewShortly after takeoff from Myeshchura Airport, the aircraft was on initial climb at a height of 150 meters when the engine control lever became disconnected. The aircraft subsequently lost speed and stalled, striking tree tops at a speed of 100 km/h before crashing in flames in a taiga area approximately three kilometers from the airport.## CasualtiesThe accident resulted in the deaths of six passengers. Seven other occupants, including both pilots, sustained injuries.## Probable CauseThe official investigation determined that the engine control lever became disconnected during the initial climb due to a lacking lock tab.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Aug 1967 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Myeshchura, Russia?

An aircraft crashed in flames in a taiga area about 3 km from Myeshchura Airport after its engine control lever disconnected during initial climb, killing six passengers and injuring seven others, including both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Aug 1967 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Aug 1967 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-42615, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Myeshchura, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Control lever got disconnected during initial climb due to a lacking lock tab.

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