On June 4, 1982, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-62640) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dvoynovskiy, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew's attention was diverted from flight controls while finishing a spraying mission. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed following a period of pilot distraction during a completed agricultural mission, resulting in two injuries.
What happened
During the conclusion of an agricultural spraying operation, an aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions. The incident occurred as the crew was finishing their scheduled crop dusting mission. While the exact sequence leading to the impact remains under investigation, it has been noted that the flight crew became preoccupied with other tasks during this phase of the operation.
Findings
Preliminary information indicates that distraction of the crew played a critical role in the accident. The loss of situational awareness while completing the mission led to the crash. There were two injuries reported among the crew members following the impact, though no fatalities were documented in this instance.
Probable cause
The crew's attention was diverted from flight controls while finishing a spraying mission.
What happened in the 4 Jun 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Dvoynovskiy, Russia?
An aircraft crashed following a period of pilot distraction during a completed agricultural mission, resulting in two injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jun 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Jun 1982 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-62640, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Dvoynovskiy, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The crew's attention was diverted from flight controls while finishing a spraying mission.
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