No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash following contact with power lines (CCCP-62643)

Cēsis, LatviaFlight

On April 29, 1983, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-62643) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cēsis, Latvia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude. 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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A single-engine airplane crashed into a field after striking overhead power cables during low-altitude flight.

What happened

During a period of low-altitude flight, a single-engine airplane collided with electrical power cables. The impact caused the aircraft to descend into an adjacent field, where it subsequently crashed. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was operating at a low height above the terrain.

Findings

Following the collision with the utility lines, the aircraft came to rest in the field. Information regarding the condition of the occupants is currently unavailable, as the fate of the occupant remains unknown. No further details regarding the specific location or the operator of the aircraft have been released at this time.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Cēsis, Latvia?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a field after striking overhead power cables during low-altitude flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 1983 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 Apr 1983 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-62643, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Cēsis, Latvia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude.