3 fatalities

Fatal Agricultural Spraying Accident Involving a Single-Engine Aircraft (CCCP-40237)

Sosnovsky, KazakhstanFlight

On July 3, 1992, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-40237) operated by Shymkent Air Enterprise was involved in an aviation accident near Sosnovsky, Kazakhstan in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Both pilots were intoxicated at the time of the accident. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field while approaching a spraying area for the Sosnovsky State Farm, killing all three occupants. The official investigation found both pilots were intoxicated.

Incident Overview and Context The accident occurred during an agricultural operation in which the aircraft was tasked with a spraying mission on behalf of the Sosnovsky State Farm. The flight was in the approach phase to the designated treatment area when the incident began. ## Sequence of Events While approaching the area to be treated, the single-engine aircraft rolled to the right. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a field. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific location, date, operator, or aircraft registration. ## Casualties All three occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that both pilots were intoxicated at the time of the accident. This finding is presented as the probable cause in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jul 1992 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sosnovsky, Kazakhstan?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field while approaching a spraying area for the Sosnovsky State Farm, killing all three occupants. The official investigation found both pilots were intoxicated.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jul 1992 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jul 1992 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-40237, operated by Shymkent Air Enterprise, at Sosnovsky, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Both pilots were intoxicated at the time of the accident.