On October 14, 1970, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02833) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chernivtsi, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing due to encountering weather conditions below established minimums. 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 aircraft crashed during an emergency landing near Chernivtsi after the crew encountered weather conditions below established minimums.
What happened
During a flight near Chernivtsi, the crew encountered meteorological conditions that had fallen below the required visibility and altitude minimums. In response to these challenging weather circumstances, the crew decided to perform an emergency landing in the vicinity of the city.
During the attempt to land the aircraft under these difficult conditions, the plane crashed. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the incident was the encounter with below-minima weather conditions.
The crew attempted an emergency descent/landing to mitigate the risks posed by the low visibility.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing due to encountering weather conditions below established minimums.
What happened in the 14 Oct 1970 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Chernivtsi, Ukraine?
An aircraft crashed during an emergency landing near Chernivtsi after the crew encountered weather conditions below established minimums.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 1970 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 Oct 1970 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02833, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing due to encountering weather conditions below established minimums.
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