Aircraft crash near Nizhneangarsk due to poor visibility

No fatalities • Nizhneangarsk, Russia • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-11-13 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 1975-11-13 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-11-13 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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