On August 16, 1973, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-41373) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bysyttakh River, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot was operating the aircraft at an altitude too low to clear the riverbank. 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.
An aircraft crashed into a riverbank during low-altitude flight near the mouth of the Bysyttakh River, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
During a flight near the mouth of the Bysyttakh River, an unidentified aircraft struck the left bank of the Kotui River. The impact occurred while the aircraft was operating at an excessively low altitude. Following the collision with the riverbank, the plane crashed in the vicinity of the Bysyttakh River's mouth.
Despite the impact and subsequent crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
The aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude prior to the collision.
The primary factor in the accident was the low flight altitude relative to the terrain.
Probable cause
The pilot was operating the aircraft at an altitude too low to clear the riverbank.
What happened in the 16 Aug 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Bysyttakh River, Russia?
An aircraft crashed into a riverbank during low-altitude flight near the mouth of the Bysyttakh River, resulting in no fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 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 16 Aug 1973 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-41373, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Bysyttakh River, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot was operating the aircraft at an altitude too low to clear the riverbank.
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