On November 13, 1975, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-49280) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Nizhneangarsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew operated the aircraft into terrain while flying in visibility conditions that were below established safety minimums. 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.
An aircraft crashed into a hillside near Nizhneangarsk after encountering weather conditions below established minimums.
What happened
While operating in transit, the flight crew encountered meteorological conditions that had fallen below required visibility minimums. During this period of low visibility, the aircraft struck a hill in the vicinity of Nizhneangarsk.
The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe, which was determined to be damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the collision, there were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was the encounter with weather conditions below minimums during the flight.
Probable cause
The crew operated the aircraft into terrain while flying in visibility conditions that were below established safety minimums.
What happened in the 13 Nov 1975 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Nizhneangarsk, Russia?
An aircraft crashed into a hillside near Nizhneangarsk after encountering weather conditions below established minimums.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Nov 1975 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 Nov 1975 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-49280, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Nizhneangarsk, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The crew operated the aircraft into terrain while flying in visibility conditions that were below established safety minimums.
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