Aircraft crash near Ugohan River

No fatalities • Ugohan River, Russia • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a hillside in the Khabarovsk krai region while flying at an inadequate altitude.

What happened

During a flight south of the Khabarovsk krai, an unidentified aircraft impacted a hill in the vicinity of the Ugohan River. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its flight. At the time of the collision, the plane was operating at an altitude that was insufficient for the terrain being traversed.

Following the impact, the status of the occupants remained unconfirmed, with the fate of the crew unknown. No specific aircraft registration or model was provided in the initial reports regarding this occurrence.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor involved was the failure of the crew to maintain the minimum safe altitude required for the flight path.

Probable cause

The crew failed to adhere to established minimum safe altitude requirements during the cruise phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-09-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Ugohan River, Russia?

An aircraft crashed into a hillside in the Khabarovsk krai region while flying at an inadequate altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-09-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-09-11 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32103, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ugohan River, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to adhere to established minimum safe altitude requirements during the cruise phase.

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