Single-engine aircraft crash near Yenotayevka

1 fatality • Yenotayevka, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An unauthorized flight involving an intoxicated pilot ended in a fatal crash in the Yenotayevka region after the pilot lost control of the aircraft.

What happened

During the early evening hours, an individual acting as the pilot took unauthorized control of an aircraft after obtaining its keys without permission. The pilot successfully started the engine and began performing several flight circuits over the Yenotayevka area.

While maintaining an altitude between 150 and 200 meters, the pilot lost control of the aircraft type (unspecified model). The plane descended rapidly, striking a steppe area located approximately 7 km west of Yenotayevka at a velocity of 250 km/h. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There was 1 fatality recorded, involving the pilot who was the only person on board during the flight.

Findings

Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilot was operating the aircraft while heavily under the influence of alcohol. Specifically, testing determined that the pilot's blood alcohol concentration had reached 3.1‰.

Probable cause

The pilot's extreme level of alcohol intoxication led to a loss of control during low-altitude flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-07-19 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yenotayevka, Russia?

An unauthorized flight involving an intoxicated pilot ended in a fatal crash in the Yenotayevka region after the pilot lost control of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-07-19 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-07-19 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-15283, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yenotayevka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's extreme level of alcohol intoxication led to a loss of control during low-altitude flight.

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