No fatalities

Aircraft incident in Yakutia involving partial submersion (CCCP-62489)

Russia, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 11, 1982, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-62489) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an accident in the Yakutia region, resulting in the vessel breaking through ice and partially sinking.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred within the Yakutia territory under undetermined circumstances. During the event, the aircraft breached a layer of ice, which led to the craft becoming partially submerged in the water.

Despite the impact with the ice and the subsequent flooding of the vessel, there were no casualties reported following the accident. The specific flight phase and the exact nature of the initial cause remain unverified at this time.

Findings

The precise sequence of events leading to the breach of the ice remains unknown. While the aircraft did sink partially, the investigation into the underlying circumstances that caused the plane to strike the ice has not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Apr 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Russia, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an accident in the Yakutia region, resulting in the vessel breaking through ice and partially sinking.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Apr 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Apr 1982 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-62489, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Russia, Russia.