On July 14, 1977, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-55723) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Khabarovsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was operated with a total weight that surpassed its maximum allowable takeoff weight. 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 unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Khabarovsk, resulting in no reported fatalities or injuries.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in an area near Khabarovsk under undetermined conditions. The incident involved an aircraft that impacted the ground, though the specific flight phase at the time of impact was not detailed. Despite the crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
Official reports regarding the accident indicate a significant operational error involving weight limits. The investigation concluded that the total weight of the aircraft exceeded its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), which served as the primary factor in the accident.
Probable cause
The aircraft was operated with a total weight that surpassed its maximum allowable takeoff weight.
What happened in the 14 Jul 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Khabarovsk, Russia?
An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Khabarovsk, resulting in no reported fatalities or injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jul 1977 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-55723, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Khabarovsk, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was operated with a total weight that surpassed its maximum allowable takeoff weight.
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