4 fatalities

Fatal Pipeline Survey Aircraft Crash (CCCP-07602)

Kysyk-Kamys, KazakhstanFlight

On July 24, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07602) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kysyk-Kamys, Kazakhstan in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight due to corrosion on cylinder n°4. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-occupant aircraft crashed and burned after an in-flight engine failure and fire during a pipeline maintenance survey at 300 meters altitude.

Incident Overview and Mission Context The aircraft was conducting a pipeline maintenance survey mission when the accident occurred. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. ## Sequence of Events While flying at an altitude of 300 meters, the engine failed and caught fire. The crew elected to make an emergency landing, but the airplane lost control, crashed, and burst into flames. ## Casualties All four occupants were killed. ## Official Probable Cause The official findings attributed the accident to engine failure in flight due to corrosion on cylinder n°4.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kysyk-Kamys, Kazakhstan?

A four-occupant aircraft crashed and burned after an in-flight engine failure and fire during a pipeline maintenance survey at 300 meters altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07602, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kysyk-Kamys, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure in flight due to corrosion on cylinder n°4.