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Single-Engine Aircraft Collision with Hillside Near Tiksi Airport (CCCP-02592)

Tiksi, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 9, 1986, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02592) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tiksi, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 on a special flight from Taymylyr to Tiksi struck a hillside near the Lena River mouth due to limited visibility. The aircraft was destroyed, but all nine occupants were rescued.

Flight Details and Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft departed from Taymylyr at 1247 local time on a special flight to Tiksi. The aircraft was carrying seven passengers, two crew members, and a cargo load of 192 kilograms of various goods on behalf of Yakutsgeofizik. ## Accident Circumstances The flight was conducted at an altitude of 350 meters. As the crew began the descent to Tiksi Airport, they encountered limited visibility caused by haze. During this phase, the aircraft collided with the side of a hill approximately 410 meters high. The impact occurred about 20 kilometers north of the airport, near the mouth of the Lena River. ## Outcome The aircraft was destroyed in the collision. All nine occupants on board were rescued.

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What happened in the 9 Oct 1986 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tiksi, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft on a special flight from Taymylyr to Tiksi struck a hillside near the Lena River mouth due to limited visibility. The aircraft was destroyed, but all nine occupants were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 1986 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 1986 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02592, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tiksi, Russia.

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