No fatalities

Uninvolved aircraft crash following crew distraction (CCCP-06287)

Bolotnytsya, UkraineFlight

On June 9, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-06287) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bolotnytsya, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew became distracted while in flight, leading to the accident. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during its flight sequence after the crew became distracted, resulting in no fatalities or injuries.

What happened

During the course of the flight, an incident occurred involving an aircraft that resulted in a crash. The event took place while the aircraft was in flight, following a period where the crew's attention was diverted from essential operational tasks.

Despite the impact of the crash, there were no fatalities and no injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft was lost during the flight phase, but all occupants survived the event without harm.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor contributing to the accident was crew distraction during the flight. This lapse in focus led to the loss of control or deviation from safe operating procedures, ultimately resulting in the crash.

Probable cause

The crew became distracted while in flight, leading to the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jun 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Bolotnytsya, Ukraine?

An aircraft crashed during its flight sequence after the crew became distracted, resulting in no fatalities or injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jun 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-06287, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Bolotnytsya, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew became distracted while in flight, leading to the accident.