In-flight loss of control near Cherkasy

No fatalities • Cherkasy, Ukraine • Flight

An aircraft crashed near Cherkasy following a period of pilot distraction, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

What happened

During the flight, the captain left the cockpit to access the baggage compartment. During this interval, the copilot assumed control of the aircraft. While managing the controls alone, the copilot became distracted, leading to a loss of control of the plane. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Cherkasy.

Findings

  • The incident resulted in two injuries among the crew members.
  • The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
  • The primary factor contributing to the accident was pilot distraction following the captain's departure from the flight deck.

Probable cause

The loss of control was caused by the copilot becoming distracted while flying the aircraft alone.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1983-02-23 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Cherkasy, Ukraine?

An aircraft crashed near Cherkasy following a period of pilot distraction, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1983-02-23 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1983-02-23 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-84571, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Cherkasy, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control was caused by the copilot becoming distracted while flying the aircraft alone.

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