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Intoxicated Crew Killed in Unauthorized Pleasure Flight Crash in Ryazan Region (CCCP-32076)

Malakhovo, RussiaFlight

On May 31, 1971, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-32076) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Malakhovo, Russia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Intoxicated crew. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An intoxicated crew crashed during an unauthorized low-height manoeuvre on a pre-sunrise pleasure flight in Russia, killing all three occupants.

Accident

On an unauthorized pleasure flight conducted before sunrise, a crew operating crop-spraying aircraft for a state farm (sovkhoz) at Tuma in the Spas-Klepiki district of the Ryazan region performed an unauthorized manoeuvre at low height. The crew lost control of the aircraft, which crashed in a wooded area located 3 kilometers southeast of Malakhovo. The aircraft caught fire and was completely burnt out.

Occupants and Injuries

Both pilots and the sole passenger were killed in the accident.

Toxicology

The captain's blood alcohol content was 3.3‰, indicating intoxication.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an intoxicated crew.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 May 1971 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Malakhovo, Russia?

An intoxicated crew crashed during an unauthorized low-height manoeuvre on a pre-sunrise pleasure flight in Russia, killing all three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 May 1971 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 May 1971 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32076, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Malakhovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Intoxicated crew.

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