PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Aug 3, 1976 (2 killed), Popovka Tu...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on August 3, 1976 near Popovka Tula oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities.
- Date: August 3, 1976
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Popovka Tula oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
An An2 crew that had been drinking alcohol took three unauthorized passengers on a private low level flight near Popovka. After hazardous manoeuvres a sharp turn let a wing strike the ground, and the aircraft burned after crashing, killing two passengers.