On September 14, 1974, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70485) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sverdlovsk, Russia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground while operating in low-visibility fog. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the ground near Sverdlovsk during flight operations in heavy fog, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
During a flight conducted under conditions of dense fog, an aircraft impacted the terrain in the vicinity of Sverdlovsk. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in flight, but the specific phase of the mission was not detailed beyond the presence of significant meteorological obstructions.
Despite the impact with the ground, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The wreckage was located near the site of the crash following the collision with the earth.
Findings
The primary environmental factor contributing to the accident was the presence of foggy conditions at the time of the impact.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck the ground while operating in low-visibility fog.
What happened in the 14 Sept 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sverdlovsk, Russia?
An aircraft crashed into the ground near Sverdlovsk during flight operations in heavy fog, resulting in no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sept 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Sept 1974 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70485, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Sverdlovsk, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft struck the ground while operating in low-visibility fog.
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