On May 10, 1965, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-55768) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chamzinka, Russia in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot was intoxicated at the time of the accident. 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.
An intoxicated pilot crashed an aircraft during an unauthorized pleasure flight with police passengers near Chamzinka, Mordoviya, after the left wing struck a telephone pole.
Accident Overview
During crop-spraying operations for the "Relyevski" sovkhoz (state farm) at Chamzinka in Mordoviya, an intoxicated pilot conducted an illegal pleasure flight with members of the local police forces. The pilot performed an unauthorized low-altitude maneuver, causing the left wing to collide with a telephone pole near Chamzinka. The aircraft subsequently crashed upside down.
Casualties
The pilot and four passengers were killed. The only survivor sustained serious injuries.
Investigation
Official findings stated the probable cause as the pilot being intoxicated at the time of the accident.
What happened in the 10 May 1965 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Chamzinka, Russia?
An intoxicated pilot crashed an aircraft during an unauthorized pleasure flight with police passengers near Chamzinka, Mordoviya, after the left wing struck a telephone pole.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 1965 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 May 1965 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-55768, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chamzinka, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
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