PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Aug 14, 1964 (3 killed), Elista Re...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on August 14, 1964 near Elista Republic of Kalmykia, Russia with 3 fatalities.
- Date: August 14, 1964
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Elista Republic of Kalmykia, Russia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
During a training flight at Elista Airport on 14 August 1964 the engine of an Aeroflot biplane caught fire. The pilot tried to return for an emergency landing, but on final approach fuel vapour exploded and the aircraft crashed in flames. All three crew were killed.