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Two PZL-Mielec AN-2 Collide Mid-Air, All 10 Occupants Killed (CCCP-32112)

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On March 25, 1977, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-32112) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Natalin Yar, Russia in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor flight preparation and planning as all crew and the people in charge of the mission failed to analyze weather conditions en route. The collision occurred while both crew were flying under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. 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

Two PZL-Mielec AN-2 aircraft, registered CCCP-28938 and CCCP-32112, collided while cruising at 500 meters in cloudy conditions with light rain during a transfer flight from Uralsk to Penza. Both aircraft crashed in flames and were destroyed, killing all 10 occupants.

Incident Overview

A group of seven PZL-Mielec AN-2 aircraft were being transferred from Urgench, Uzbekistan, to Myashkovo, with intermediate stops in Uralsk and Penza. The aircraft carried mechanics and crew members. En route from Uralsk to Penza, while cruising at an altitude of 500 meters, two of the aircraft, registered CCCP-28938 and CCCP-32112, entered a cloudy area with light rain. They collided, then entered a dive and crashed in flames 350 meters further, coming to rest 25 meters from each other. Both aircraft were totally destroyed, and all 10 occupants were killed.

Flight Conditions

The aircraft were operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in adverse weather conditions. The exact time of day was not specified in the source.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was poor flight preparation and planning, as all crew and the people in charge of the mission failed to analyze weather conditions en route. The collision occurred while both crews were flying under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Natalin Yar, Russia?

Two PZL-Mielec AN-2 aircraft, registered CCCP-28938 and CCCP-32112, collided while cruising at 500 meters in cloudy conditions with light rain during a transfer flight from Uralsk to Penza. Both aircraft crashed in flames and were destroyed, killing all 10 occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 1977 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 Mar 1977 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32112, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Natalin Yar, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Poor flight preparation and planning as all crew and the people in charge of the mission failed to analyze weather conditions en route. The collision occurred while both crew were flying under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions.

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