2 fatalities

Intoxicated Crew Crashes Crop-Spraying Flight (CCCP-32463)

Guran, RussiaFlight

On May 10, 1970, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-32463) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Guran, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control was the consequence of an intoxicated crew. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A crop-spraying flight from Guran crashed after an intoxicated crew made a steep turn at low height. One pilot and a passenger were killed; the second pilot was seriously injured.

Accident Overview

A crop-spraying flight operating from Guran in the Tulun district of the Irkutsk region ended in a crash. The flight was conducted for the collective farm 'Zavyety Ilyicha'. During the flight, the intoxicated crew performed a steep turn at very low altitude. The aircraft subsequently lost speed and height, resulting in a collision with terrain.

Casualties and Injuries

One pilot and the sole passenger, who was the director of the collective farm, were killed in the accident. A second pilot sustained serious injuries.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the loss of control was a consequence of the crew being intoxicated. No other contributing factors were identified in the findings.

Probable cause

The loss of control was the consequence of an intoxicated crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 1970 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Guran, Russia?

A crop-spraying flight from Guran crashed after an intoxicated crew made a steep turn at low height. One pilot and a passenger were killed; the second pilot was seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 1970 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 1970 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32463, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Guran, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control was the consequence of an intoxicated crew.