PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, May 31, 1971 (3 killed), Malakhovo...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on May 31, 1971 near Malakhovo Ryazan oblast, Russia with 3 fatalities.
- Date: May 31, 1971
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Malakhovo Ryazan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
An An-2 was used on an unauthorized pleasure flight before dawn during crop spraying work for a state farm. The intoxicated crew lost control at low height and the aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Malakhovo and burned. Both pilots and the sole passenger were killed.