On August 2, 1973, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70807) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Shakhty, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the hard landing is currently unknown. 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.
A single-engine aircraft experienced a hard landing resulting in significant structural damage and the total loss of the airframe.
What happened
During the final phase of flight, a single-engine aircraft underwent a high-impact landing. The force of the impact was sufficient to cause extensive structural damage to the airframe. While the aircraft sustained enough damage to be declared a total loss, there were no reported fatalities or injuries among the occupants.
Findings
The primary reason for the heavy impact upon touchdown remains undetermined.
The incident resulted in zero casualties.
The aircraft was officially written off due to the severity of the structural damage sustained during the landing sequence.
Probable cause
The cause of the hard landing is currently unknown.
What happened in the 2 Aug 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Shakhty, Russia?
A single-engine aircraft experienced a hard landing resulting in significant structural damage and the total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 1973 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70807, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Shakhty, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The cause of the hard landing is currently unknown.
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