No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Kharkiv due to crew distraction (CCCP-70520)

Kharkiv, UkraineFlight

On July 20, 1983, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70520) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kharkiv, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew's lack of focus on flight operations during the flight led to the accident. 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.

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An aircraft crashed in the Kharkiv region following an incident involving crew distraction during the flight.

What happened

During a recent flight operation, an unidentified aircraft experienced a crash within the vicinity of the Kharkiv region. The event occurred while the aircraft was in the air, following a period where the flight crew became preoccupied with non-operational tasks.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported as a result of this accident. The incident concluded without any loss of life or injuries to those on board.

Findings

Preliminary information indicates that the primary factor leading to the crash was that the crew became distracted during flight. This lapse in situational awareness contributed to the loss of control or deviation from the intended flight path, ultimately resulting in the aircraft crashing in the Kharkiv area.

Probable cause

The crew's lack of focus on flight operations during the flight led to the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jul 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kharkiv, Ukraine?

An aircraft crashed in the Kharkiv region following an incident involving crew distraction during the flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jul 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jul 1983 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70520, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kharkiv, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's lack of focus on flight operations during the flight led to the accident.