Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Krasnaya Zarya

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32588
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G105-02
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane crashed for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined. However, it was reported that the crew was not authorized to perform the flight.