Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Dubovoy
Date & Time:
Jun 28, 1986
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82860
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G168-30
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route to Grozny, weather conditions worsened and the crew decided to continue the flight under VFR rules. While cruising in clouds at low altitude, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Krasnodar. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode in IMC conditions.
