2 fatalities

Intoxicated Passenger Causes Loss of Control and Crash (CCCP-07356)

Karaganda, KazakhstanFlight

On July 4, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07356) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Karaganda, Kazakhstan in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control in-flight after an intoxicated passenger made excessive movement on the control column. 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.

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An aircraft on an oil exploration flight crashed after an intoxicated passenger in the copilot seat moved the control column, causing a loss of control. Two passengers died, four were injured.

Incident

The aircraft was conducting a special flight for oil field exploration. The flight was postponed three times because the three passengers failed to arrive on time. When they finally arrived, they were intoxicated and continued to consume alcohol during the flight.

Passengers

One of the passengers was allowed to take the copilot's seat. During the flight, at an altitude of 100 meters, this passenger touched the control column, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent.

Accident

The uncontrolled descent continued until the aircraft impacted the ground, bursting into flames. Two passengers were killed, and four other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Probable Cause

Loss of control in-flight after an intoxicated passenger made excessive movement on the control column.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft on an oil exploration flight crashed after an intoxicated passenger in the copilot seat moved the control column, causing a loss of control. Two passengers died, four were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 1984 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 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07356, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control in-flight after an intoxicated passenger made excessive movement on the control column.