On May 24, 1979, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70555) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Orenburg, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command became distracted during flight. 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.
A single-engine airplane crashed in a field located near Orenburg under undetermined circumstances, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
A single-engine aircraft was involved in an accident in the vicinity of Orenburg. The aircraft impacted a field during its flight, though the specific flight phase at the moment of impact has not been detailed. Following the crash, it was confirmed that there were no casualties among those on board.
Findings
Official investigations into the event concluded that the accident was the result of pilot distraction. The circumstances surrounding the initial descent or loss of control remain under investigation, but the primary contributing factor was identified as the pilot-in-command becoming distracted during the operation.
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command became distracted during flight.
What happened in the 24 May 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Orenburg, Russia?
A single-engine airplane crashed in a field located near Orenburg under undetermined circumstances, resulting in no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 May 1979 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70555, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Orenburg, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot-in-command became distracted during flight.
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