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Fatal Crash of a Single-Engine Aircraft Near Usinsk Airport (CCCP-92836)

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On July 4, 1974, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-92836) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Usinsk, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Intoxicated crew. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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 crashed in a wooded area 17 km northwest of Usinsk Airport after striking tree tops. Both occupants, an intoxicated pilot and mechanic, were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details On an unspecified date, a single-engine aircraft was involved in a fatal accident in a wooded area located approximately 17 kilometers northwest of Usinsk Airport. The aircraft was conducting a local flight when it encountered a fatal collision with the environment. The crash site was situated in a forested region, and the aircraft came to rest 250 meters beyond the point of initial impact with the tree tops. The specific registration, operator, and exact date of the incident were not provided in the official source material. The aircraft type was identified only as a single-engine airplane, with no further model or manufacturer details available in the report.

Probable cause

Intoxicated crew

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Usinsk, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area 17 km northwest of Usinsk Airport after striking tree tops. Both occupants, an intoxicated pilot and mechanic, were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 1974 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-92836, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Usinsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Intoxicated crew

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