On July 11, 1976, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-62439) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Syvash, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while flying in weather conditions below the required visibility minimums. 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 Syvash lagoon during flight under weather conditions that were below established visibility minimums.
What happened
During a flight over the Syvash lagoon, an unidentified aircraft impacted the water. The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating in meteorological conditions that fell below the required visibility minimums for safe navigation.
No injuries or fatalities were reported following the impact. The specific details regarding the flight's origin or destination remain unconfirmed due to the nature of the accident site.
Findings
The aircraft was operating in weather conditions that were below established minimums.
The primary factor in the accident was the operation of the aircraft in low-visibility weather.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed while flying in weather conditions below the required visibility minimums.
What happened in the 11 Jul 1976 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Syvash, Ukraine?
An aircraft crashed into the Syvash lagoon during flight under weather conditions that were below established visibility minimums.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 1976 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Jul 1976 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-62439, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Syvash, Ukraine.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft crashed while flying in weather conditions below the required visibility minimums.
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