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Aircraft Crash Near Taraz Airport Due to Carburetor Icing (CCCP-44953)

Taraz, KazakhstanTakeoff (climb)

On November 24, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-44953) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Taraz, Kazakhstan during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine lost power after the carburetor iced. The poor weather conditions including freezing fog and severe icing conditions have not been forecasted by the met office. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Taraz Airport after encountering freezing fog and severe icing. The engine lost power due to carburetor icing, killing one pilot and injuring 11 others.

Incident Overview Four minutes after departing from Taraz Airport, the crew encountered freezing fog and severe icing conditions. Due to these conditions, the crew decided to return to Taraz. Shortly after, the engine lost power, and the aircraft rolled to the left at an angle of 20-25 degrees before crashing into the embankment of a canal located approximately 7.5 kilometers northwest of Taraz Airport. The aircraft came to rest upside down in one meter of water. One pilot was killed, and all 11 other occupants were injured. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the engine lost power after the carburetor iced. The poor weather conditions, including freezing fog and severe icing, were not forecasted by the meteorological office.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Nov 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Taraz, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft crashed near Taraz Airport after encountering freezing fog and severe icing. The engine lost power due to carburetor icing, killing one pilot and injuring 11 others.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Nov 1989 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 24 Nov 1989 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-44953, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Taraz, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine lost power after the carburetor iced. The poor weather conditions including freezing fog and severe icing conditions have not been forecasted by the met office.

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