On May 13, 1983, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-84557) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Leipzig, Germany in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during a low-altitude turn, leading to the crash. 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 unidentified aircraft crashed in the Leipzig region following an aerodynamic stall during a low-altitude maneuvering turn.
What happened
During an aerial spraying operation in the vicinity of Leipzig, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while operating at a low altitude. As the pilot-in-command attempted to execute a turn, the aircraft's airspeed decreased significantly. This reduction in speed led to an aerodynamic stall, resulting in the subsequent crash of the plane.
At the time of the accident, the aircraft was performing its intended mission of agricultural spraying. There is currently no confirmed information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries sustained in the impact. The status and fate of the occupants involved in the flight remain unconfirmed by official reports.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during a low-altitude turn, leading to the crash.
What happened in the 13 May 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Leipzig, Germany?
An unidentified aircraft crashed in the Leipzig region following an aerodynamic stall during a low-altitude maneuvering turn.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 1983 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 May 1983 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-84557, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Leipzig, Germany.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft entered a stall during a low-altitude turn, leading to the crash.
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