No fatalities

Aircraft impact following low-altitude flight (CCCP-09649)

Kyzyl, RussiaFlight

On August 30, 1973, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09649) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kyzyl, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground due to the pilot maintaining an insufficient altitude during flight. 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.

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An aircraft crashed after striking the ground during a period of low-altitude flight, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft descended to an altitude that was insufficient for safe operation. While flying at this low level, the aircraft made contact with the terrain, leading to a crash. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Despite the severity of the collision with the ground, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

Initial assessments indicate that the primary factor in the accident was that the pilot was operating the aircraft at an excessively low altitude prior to the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground due to the pilot maintaining an insufficient altitude during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kyzyl, Russia?

An aircraft crashed after striking the ground during a period of low-altitude flight, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 1973 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09649, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kyzyl, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground due to the pilot maintaining an insufficient altitude during flight.