No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash in ravine during low-altitude maneuver (CCCP-07293)

Voroshilovgrad, UkraineFlight

On May 21, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07293) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Voroshilovgrad, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during a low-altitude turn, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact in a ravine. 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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A single-engine aircraft crashed into a ravine following an aerodynamic stall while performing a turn at a low altitude.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving a single-engine aircraft when the plane entered a stall during a low-altitude maneuver. While the pilot was in the process of executing a turn at a minimal height above the ground, the aircraft lost sufficient lift and descended into a ravine.

At this time, the specific details regarding the number of fatalities or injuries have not been confirmed, as the fate of the crew remains unknown. The incident took place during the maneuvering phase of flight, specifically while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the accident was an aerodynamic stall that occurred while the aircraft was performing a turn at low height.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during a low-altitude turn, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact in a ravine.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Voroshilovgrad, Ukraine?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a ravine following an aerodynamic stall while performing a turn at a low altitude.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 May 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 May 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07293, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Voroshilovgrad, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during a low-altitude turn, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact in a ravine.