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Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes During Spraying Mission (CCCP-40806)

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On June 19, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-40806) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Odessa, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew accepted to complete a spraying mission over a field while this was not possible due to flying conditions. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field while conducting a spraying mission. The exact circumstances and the fate of the occupants remain unknown.

Incident Overview During a spraying operation, a single-engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed. The specific details surrounding the accident, including the exact sequence of events, have not been established. Additionally, the fate of the occupants remains unknown. ## Official Findings The investigation concluded that the crew agreed to complete a spraying mission over a field despite the fact that the prevailing flying conditions made the operation impossible to conduct safely. This decision was identified as the probable cause of the accident. ## Investigation Status The exact circumstances of the crash remain undetermined, and no further details regarding the aircraft's registration, operator, or specific location have been provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Odessa, Ukraine?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field while conducting a spraying mission. The exact circumstances and the fate of the occupants remain unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-40806, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Odessa, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew accepted to complete a spraying mission over a field while this was not possible due to flying conditions.

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