5 fatalities

Intoxicated Crew and Passengers in Stall and Crash After Private Flight (CCCP-05763)

Stepnoy, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 17, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-05763) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Stepnoy, Russia during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled because its speed was too low after liftoff, and all seven occupants were intoxicated. 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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Intoxicated crew and passengers died or were injured when the aircraft stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff during a private flight following spraying missions.

Accident Details

After completing successful spraying missions, the crew, who were intoxicated, decided to conduct a local private flight and allowed five additional people to board the aircraft. Immediately after takeoff, while in the initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot and four passengers were killed, while two other occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

Cause

The official investigation determined that the aircraft stalled because its speed was too low after liftoff. Additionally, it was reported that all seven occupants were intoxicated.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled because its speed was too low after liftoff, and all seven occupants were intoxicated.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Stepnoy, Russia?

Intoxicated crew and passengers died or were injured when the aircraft stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff during a private flight following spraying missions.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-05763, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Stepnoy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled because its speed was too low after liftoff, and all seven occupants were intoxicated.