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Single-engine aircraft crash near Makhachkala (CCCP-01579)

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On February 5, 1974, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-01579) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Makhachkala, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a hill while flying in weather conditions that were below established visibility or altitude minima. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed into a hillside near Makhachkala while operating in poor weather conditions, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

While performing a mission for Makhachkalinski OAO, a single-engine airplane impacted a hill in the vicinity of Makhachkala. The flight was being conducted during a period when meteorological conditions were below established flying minima.

Despite the impact and subsequent crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The aircraft was operating under circumstances involving low visibility or degraded weather at the time of the accident.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in weather conditions below minimums at the time of the collision.
  • The aircraft struck terrain during the cruise phase of the mission.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a hill while flying in weather conditions that were below established visibility or altitude minima.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Feb 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Makhachkala, Russia?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a hillside near Makhachkala while operating in poor weather conditions, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Feb 1974 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01579, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Makhachkala, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a hill while flying in weather conditions that were below established visibility or altitude minima.

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