No fatalities

Aircraft sustained heavy damage during landing accident (CCCP-44951)

Kulsary, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On June 25, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-44951) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kulsary, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was destroyed after crashing during its landing phase, resulting in no fatalities but significant structural damage.

What happened

During the final phase of flight, an aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The impact occurred upon touchdown, leading to the destruction of the airframe. Following the accident, the aircraft was officially declared a total loss, as it was determined to be damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the crash, there were no reported fatalities or injuries among those on board. The incident resulted in zero casualties.

Findings

The specific reasons for the impact during the landing sequence remain undetermined at this time. Investigators have not yet identified the precise factors that led to the crash.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown.