Aircraft crash near Yartsevo involving two fatalities

2 fatalities • Yartsevo, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a tree and burst into flames during an unauthorized night flight near Yartsevo, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During the evening hours, a single-engine aircraft departed from Yartsevo to conduct an unauthorized flight toward Novy Gorodok. Shortly after the departure, while the flight was in the cruise phase under night conditions, the plane struck a tree measuring approximately 14 meters in height. This collision occurred within a forest clearing situated roughly 35 km southwest of Yartsevo.

Following the impact with the tree, the aircraft lost altitude and traveled an additional 121 meters before hitting the ground. The impact caused the plane to catch fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the flight crew were killed in the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the accident highlighted that the crew was operating while intoxicated. This impairment was a critical factor during the unauthorized night flight.

Probable cause

The crew's intoxication during an unauthorized night flight led to the collision with a tree.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-06-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yartsevo, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a tree and burst into flames during an unauthorized night flight near Yartsevo, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-06-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-06-30 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-62475, operated by Kras Air - Krasnoyarsk Avia - Krasnoyarskie Avialinii, at Yartsevo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?