No fatalities

Aircraft Stall and Embankment Impact at Postavy Airfield (CCCP-35188)

Postavy, BelarusLanding (descent or approach)

On May 29, 1978, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-35188) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Postavy, Belarus during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Crew distraction. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During final approach to Postavy Airfield, a low-speed stall caused the aircraft to strike an embankment short of the runway. The aircraft was written off, but all five occupants were unhurt.

Incident Overview and Outcome During final approach to Postavy Airfield, the aircraft experienced a stall due to an approach speed that was too low. The aircraft subsequently struck an embankment located short of the runway threshold before coming to rest. The aircraft was written off following the incident, while all five occupants were unhurt. ## Contributing Factors The official investigation identified crew distraction as the probable cause. The crew was distracted and did not realize that the approach speed was too low, leading to the stall and subsequent impact with the embankment. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Postavy Airfield are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 1978 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Postavy, Belarus?

During final approach to Postavy Airfield, a low-speed stall caused the aircraft to strike an embankment short of the runway. The aircraft was written off, but all five occupants were unhurt.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 1978 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 1978 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-35188, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Postavy, Belarus.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Crew distraction