No fatalities

Aircraft Crashes After Takeoff from Highway (CCCP-40591)

Bozoy, KazakhstanTakeoff (climb)

On August 24, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-40591) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bozoy, Kazakhstan during takeoff. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft landed on a highway instead of a designated area and took off without assessing conditions. It collided with an earth mound and gas pipe shortly after liftoff. Occupant fate is unknown.

Incident Overview and Initial Landing Details In the afternoon, the crew landed on a highway instead of the designated landing area. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact location. The crew proceeded to take off from the highway without assessing specific conditions. The aircraft rolled for approximately 250 meters before lifting off. ## Collision and Crash Sequence After a distance of 37 meters from the liftoff point, the aircraft collided with an earth mound and a gas pipe. The impact resulted in a crash. The source does not provide details on the cause of the initial highway landing or the specific conditions that were not assessed. ## Occupant Status and Investigation Status The fate of the occupants is unknown. The source does not provide information on injuries, fatalities, or the status of any ongoing investigation. No probable cause is stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Bozoy, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft landed on a highway instead of a designated area and took off without assessing conditions. It collided with an earth mound and gas pipe shortly after liftoff. Occupant fate is unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-40591, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Bozoy, Kazakhstan.