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Crop Spraying Aircraft Strikes Trees Near Tselinograd (CCCP-70209)

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On June 29, 1981, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70209) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tselinograd, Kazakhstan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the crew to follow the minimum prescribed altitude. 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 single-engine aircraft conducting a crop spraying mission for the sovkhoz of Trudovoy near Tselinograd struck trees while flying at three meters. Both pilots were slightly injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context A single-engine aircraft was operating a crop spraying mission on behalf of the sovkhoz of Trudovoy near Tselinograd. The flight was conducted at a low altitude of three meters above the ground. During the operation, the aircraft struck trees that were between six and nine meters high. The impact caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in damage beyond repair. Both pilots aboard the aircraft sustained slight injuries. The incident occurred during a routine agricultural operation, highlighting the risks associated with low-altitude flight in areas with vegetation.

Probable cause

Failure of the crew to follow the minimum prescribed altitude.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jun 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tselinograd, Kazakhstan?

A single-engine aircraft conducting a crop spraying mission for the sovkhoz of Trudovoy near Tselinograd struck trees while flying at three meters. Both pilots were slightly injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jun 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jun 1981 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70209, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tselinograd, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the crew to follow the minimum prescribed altitude.

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