No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Karsi following windshear encounter (CCCP-54960)

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On August 6, 1985, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-54960) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Karsi, Uzbekistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to the effects of low-level windshear. 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 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the Karsi region after encountering low-level windshear during flight.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was operating in the vicinity of the Karsi region. During the flight, the aircraft encountered low-level windshear, which significantly impacted its stability and control.

Following this meteorological encounter, the aircraft crashed within the Karsi area. At this time, the status of the occupants remains unconfirmed, as the fate of those on board is currently unknown to authorities.

Findings

Preliminary assessments indicate that the primary factor leading to the accident was the sudden change in wind velocity and direction characteristic of windshear. This atmospheric condition resulted in a loss of control for the aircraft prior to impact.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to the effects of low-level windshear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Karsi, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft crashed in the Karsi region after encountering low-level windshear during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Aug 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 1985 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-54960, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Karsi, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to the effects of low-level windshear.