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Crop-Spraying Accident Involving Intoxicated Pilot in Orenburg Region (CCCP-01353)

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On June 24, 1973, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-01353) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Adamovka, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Intoxicated pilot. 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

An airplane crashed after the intoxicated pilot performed an unauthorized low-level maneuver during crop-spraying operations in the Orenburg region, killing the pilot and an intoxicated passenger.

Incident Overview and Location Details: The accident occurred following crop-spraying operations conducted for the state farm, known as the sovkhoz Obilny, located in the Adamovka district of the Orenburg region. The aircraft crashed approximately 5 kilometers east of the farm's administrative building. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or exact date of the incident. The probable cause was determined to be the pilot's intoxication. The pilot's blood alcohol level was reported at 3‰, while the sole passenger, an aircraft mechanic, had a blood alcohol level of 0.8‰. Both individuals were killed in the crash. The pilot performed an unauthorized maneuver at a low altitude, resulting in a loss of control.

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What happened in the 24 Jun 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Adamovka, Russia?

An airplane crashed after the intoxicated pilot performed an unauthorized low-level maneuver during crop-spraying operations in the Orenburg region, killing the pilot and an intoxicated passenger.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jun 1973 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 24 Jun 1973 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01353, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Adamovka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Intoxicated pilot

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