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Herbicide Spraying Aircraft Crashes After Stall During Low Pass (CCCP-02710)

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On June 1, 1983, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02710) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dombarovski, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause could not be determined with certainty. It is possible that loss of control resulted from poor piloting techniques or deliberate crew actions to avoid a bird collision. 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

During an herbicides spraying mission for a state farm, the aircraft banked left 50°, stalled, and crashed after multiple low passes. Both crew members were seriously injured; the copilot and captain later died.

Accident Overview

The accident occurred while the crew was performing an herbicides spraying mission for a local state farm. The aircraft had made several low passes over the area. During a left turn initiated by the pilot-in-command, the aircraft banked to an angle of 50°, stalled, and subsequently crashed in a field. The impact destroyed the aircraft.

Injuries and Fatalities

Both crew members were seriously injured as a result of the crash. The copilot succumbed to injuries while being transported to a hospital, and the captain died two hours after the accident.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. It was noted that loss of control may have resulted from poor piloting techniques or deliberate actions by the crew to avoid a collision with birds.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Dombarovski, Russia?

During an herbicides spraying mission for a state farm, the aircraft banked left 50°, stalled, and crashed after multiple low passes. Both crew members were seriously injured; the copilot and captain later died.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 1983 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 1 Jun 1983 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02710, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Dombarovski, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause could not be determined with certainty. It is possible that loss of control resulted from poor piloting techniques or deliberate crew actions to avoid a bird collision.

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