No fatalities

Post-landing collision involving aircraft and tanker truck (CCCP-70584)

Kulob, TajikistanLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70584) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kulob, Tajikistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft drifted out of control after landing and struck a tanker truck. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control following its landing, resulting in a collision with a tanker vehicle. The status of those on board remains unconfirmed.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of control while on the ground. During this period of uncontrolled movement, the plane struck a tanker truck.

At this time, the condition and survival of the occupants have not been determined. The exact number of fatalities or injuries remains unknown due to the lack of information regarding the fate of those onboard.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the primary factor in the accident was the aircraft's inability to maintain directional control after touchdown, which led directly to the impact with the tanker.

Probable cause

The aircraft drifted out of control after landing and struck a tanker truck.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kulob, Tajikistan?

An aircraft lost control following its landing, resulting in a collision with a tanker vehicle. The status of those on board remains unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70584, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kulob, Tajikistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft drifted out of control after landing and struck a tanker truck.