No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash following takeoff (CCCP-19741)

Sivakovka, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 4, 1988, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-19741) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sivakovka, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft encountered windshear during its climb phase, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed into a field after encountering windshear during its initial climb.

What happened

During the departure phase of the flight, a single-engine aircraft experienced sudden atmospheric disturbances. Shortly after departing from the runway, the plane encountered significant windshear. This weather phenomenon caused the aircraft to lose stability and subsequently impacted a nearby field.

At this time, there is no official information regarding the condition of the occupants. The total number of fatalities or injuries remains unconfirmed as investigations into the site continue.

Findings

The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was the encounter with windshear immediately following takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft encountered windshear during its climb phase, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.