On March 19, 1975, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07533) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Karayman, Turkmenistan during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control at low altitude after the crew got distracted and attempted unusual manoeuvres. 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.
During a flight in support of a canal-building company, the crew performed a steep turn at low altitude to check a hut, became distracted, lost control, and crashed. The pilot and one passenger were killed; the second pilot was seriously injured.
Accident Overview
On a flight from Nebit-Dag to Karayman, with an intermediate leg from Burgun to Karayman in the Krasnovodsk region, the aircraft was operating in support of a canal-building company. The crew initiated a steep turn at low height to determine if anyone was present in a hut located near the airstrip. During this maneuver, the pilots became distracted and lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed and was destroyed.
Casualties and Injuries
The accident resulted in fatal injuries to one pilot and one passenger. The second pilot sustained serious injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause as a loss of control at low altitude after the crew became distracted and attempted unusual maneuvers.