No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash in Crimea (CCCP-82842)

Crimea, UkraineFlight

On August 11, 1988, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-82842) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Crimea, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot experienced spatial disorientation leading to the crash. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the Crimean region following reports of pilot spatial disorientation; the status of those on board remains unconfirmed.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred within the territory of Crimea involving an unidentified aircraft. During the course of the flight, the pilot experienced a period of spatial disorientation, which led to the subsequent crash of the vessel.

At this time, there is no official information regarding the total number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact. The current status and fate of all occupants on board remain unknown to investigators.

Findings

The primary factor identified in the loss of control was the pilot's inability to maintain correct orientation during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The pilot experienced spatial disorientation leading to the crash.