On September 8, 1985, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-32071) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Shymkent, Kazakhstan in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew initiated a crop spraying mission knowing that some equipments were not functioning properly. 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.
During a low-level crop spraying mission near Shymkent, the crew encountered spray equipment issues and lost altitude, crashing in a field. One pilot was killed, another injured.
Incident Description
A crew was performing a crop spraying mission for a local State farm located in the Shymkent region. While cruising at low level, the crew encountered technical problems that prevented the chemical products from being sprayed properly. The crew focused on resolving the spray issue and failed to monitor the aircraft's altitude, causing it to descend and crash in a field. The accident resulted in the death of one pilot and injuries to the other pilot.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: the crew initiated the crop spraying mission knowing that some equipment was not functioning properly.
What happened in the 8 Sept 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Shymkent, Kazakhstan?
During a low-level crop spraying mission near Shymkent, the crew encountered spray equipment issues and lost altitude, crashing in a field. One pilot was killed, another injured.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Sept 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Sept 1985 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32071, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The crew initiated a crop spraying mission knowing that some equipments were not functioning properly.
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