No fatalities

Aircraft Incident Near Naryan-Mar (CCCP-81535)

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On December 13, 1988, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-81535) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Naryan-Mar, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Naryan-Mar and was written off. No casualties were reported. The incident involved an aircraft operating above its maximum takeoff weight with a center of gravity outside admissible limits.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Naryan-Mar, resulting in the total loss of the airframe. The aircraft was subsequently written off. No fatalities or injuries were reported in connection with the event. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material. ## Operational Conditions and Control Difficulties Reports indicated that the aircraft was operating with a total weight exceeding its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). Additionally, the center of gravity was recorded as being well outside the admissible limits. Under these conditions, the flight crew encountered significant difficulties in controlling the aircraft, which contributed to the circumstances leading to the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 1988 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Naryan-Mar, Russia?

An aircraft crashed near Naryan-Mar and was written off. No casualties were reported. The incident involved an aircraft operating above its maximum takeoff weight with a center of gravity outside admissible limits.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1988 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 Dec 1988 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-81535, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Naryan-Mar, Russia.