PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Jul 6, 1980 (2 killed), Novomartyn...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on July 6, 1980 near Novomartynovski, Rostov oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: Intoxicated crew..
- Date: July 6, 1980
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Novomartynovski, Rostov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Intoxicated crew.
On 6 July 1980 at about 1700 LT a PZL-Mielec An-2R (CCCP-02599) crashed in a forest belt near Novomartynovski, Rostov region, while crop spraying for a state farm. An intoxicated aircraft mechanic took the keys and flew off with a local passenger to show he could fly. He lost control, the aircraft struck tree tops, caught fire and burned out, killing both occupants.