On June 19, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70639) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tselinograd, Kazakhstan in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the aircraft stall remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed into a field during a low-altitude agricultural flight, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
What happened
During an aerial application mission involving crop spraying, a single-engine airplane was operating at a low altitude. While performing maneuvers necessary for the spraying task, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly into a field.
As a result of the impact, the captain sustained fatal injuries. The copilot survived the crash but suffered serious injuries during the event.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that the precise reason for the stall and subsequent crash could not be determined.
Probable cause
The specific cause of the aircraft stall remains undetermined.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jun 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tselinograd, Kazakhstan?
A single-engine airplane crashed into a field during a low-altitude agricultural flight, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jun 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70639, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tselinograd, Kazakhstan.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The specific cause of the aircraft stall remains undetermined.
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