On July 9, 1988, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07791) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Berezovka, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Crew error. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a survey flight for a spraying mission in Berezovka, a falling map led the captain to unintentionally move the controls, causing the aircraft to roll and crash in a field, injuring both pilots.
Incident
The aircraft was engaged in a spraying mission in Berezovka. The crew was performing an initial survey flight to assess the area to be sprayed. During this flight, a map fell from the dashboard and landed in the aisle between the pilots' seats. While trying to retrieve the map, the captain inadvertently moved the control stick to the right. This input caused the aircraft to roll to the right, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent crash into a field.
Injuries
Both pilots sustained injuries as a result of the crash.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be crew error.
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