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Aircraft Crashes Following Unauthorized Landing and Low-Altitude Flight; Both Pilots Killed (CCCP-09191)

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On March 18, 1977, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09191) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Forish, Uzbekistan in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew completed hazardous manoeuvres at low height, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable. While the copilot was slightly intoxicated, the captain had not consumed alcohol. 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.

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An aircraft conducting spraying missions made an unauthorized field landing, then resumed flight at low height. It climbed steeply, stalled, and crashed. Both pilots died. The probable cause was hazardous low-altitude maneuvers; the copilot had consumed alcohol.

Accident Details

After completing several spraying missions for the sovkhoz of Kizil-Kum, the crew made an unauthorized landing in a field. They stopped for a few minutes to smoke cigarettes with locals. After taking off, the aircraft continued flying at a low height of between 5 and 7 meters. It then climbed to about 70 meters, at which point it reached a super critical angle of attack. The aircraft stalled and crashed at an angle of 70 degrees relative to the ground. The aircraft was destroyed, and both pilots were killed.

Probable Cause

According to the official findings, the probable cause of the accident was that the crew completed hazardous maneuvers at low height, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. The copilot was found to be slightly intoxicated, while the captain had not consumed any alcohol.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Mar 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Forish, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft conducting spraying missions made an unauthorized field landing, then resumed flight at low height. It climbed steeply, stalled, and crashed. Both pilots died. The probable cause was hazardous low-altitude maneuvers; the copilot had consumed alcohol.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Mar 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Mar 1977 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09191, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Forish, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew completed hazardous manoeuvres at low height, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable. While the copilot was slightly intoxicated, the captain had not consumed alcohol.

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