No fatalities

Emergency Landing and Fire Following Takeoff from Derzhavinsk (UP-A0141)

Derzhavinsk, KazakhstanTakeoff (climb)

On July 21, 2024, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration UP-A0141) operated by Berkut Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Derzhavinsk, Kazakhstan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Technical reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot conducting a technical flight attempted an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Derzhavinsk due to technical reasons. The aircraft crash-landed in a field, caught fire, and was destroyed, while the sole occupant escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Shortly after departing Derzhavinsk, the pilot encountered technical issues that required an immediate attempt at an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in a field. Upon coming to rest, the airplane burst into flames and was completely destroyed by the fire. ## Occupants and Flight Context The pilot was the sole person on board at the time of the incident. The flight was identified as a technical flight. Despite the total loss of the aircraft, the pilot escaped the crash and fire without sustaining injuries. ## Operational Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or precise location beyond the departure point of Derzhavinsk. The emergency landing was attributed to technical reasons, and the resulting fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

Technical reasons