Aircraft crash in Irkutsk region

No fatalities • Nerkha, Russia • Flight

An aircraft crashed near Nerkha in the Irkutsk region while operating at an insufficient altitude.

What happened

During a flight through the Irkutsk region, an aircraft experienced a loss of altitude that resulted in a crash near the settlement of Nerkha, located south of Nizhneudinsk. The incident occurred while the plane was maintaining a flight path at an altitude that was deemed too low for safe operation.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board during the event. The aircraft struck the ground in the vicinity of Nerkha following the descent into the lower altitudes.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the primary factor leading to the crash was the aircraft flying at an insufficient altitude during its transit through the region.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed due to operating at an unsafe altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-08-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Nerkha, Russia?

An aircraft crashed near Nerkha in the Irkutsk region while operating at an insufficient altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-08-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-08-29 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-28954, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Nerkha, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed due to operating at an unsafe altitude.

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