No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash in Russia, April 1987 (CCCP-56436)

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On April 15, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-56436) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, Russia in flight. 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.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed within the territory of the Soviet Union during the spring of 1987, resulting in no reported fatalities.

What happened

During the month of April 1987, an aviation accident occurred within Russia. While the precise date of the event remains unconfirmed, records indicate that the aircraft went down during this period. The specific location of the impact site has not been identified in available documentation.

Despite the loss of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported in relation to this incident. No information regarding the flight's origin or destination is currently available.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown, as the specific details regarding the flight phase and the nature of the malfunction have not been documented. The precise cause of the accident has not been established due to the lack of accessible investigative data.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Apr 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Russia, Russia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed within the territory of the Soviet Union during the spring of 1987, resulting in no reported fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 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 15 Apr 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-56436, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Russia, Russia.