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Crop Spraying Aircraft Crashes After Bird Strike (CCCP-09612)

Sivakovka, RussiaFlight

On June 21, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09612) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sivakovka, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine lost power following a bird strike. 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 crop spraying aircraft crashed into a field after a bird entered the engine intake at low altitude, causing engine failure. Both occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During a low-altitude crop spraying operation, the aircraft encountered a bird that entered the engine air intake. The impact caused the engine to lose power, resulting in a loss of altitude and a subsequent crash into a field. ## Casualties and Damage Both individuals on board sustained injuries in the accident. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the engine lost power following a bird strike, which was the probable cause of the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jun 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sivakovka, Russia?

A crop spraying aircraft crashed into a field after a bird entered the engine intake at low altitude, causing engine failure. Both occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jun 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jun 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09612, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Sivakovka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine lost power following a bird strike.

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