PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Aug 26, 1988 (1 killed), Kystatyam
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on August 26, 1988 near Kystatyam, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 1 fatality. Cause: Loss of control in flight after...
- Date: August 26, 1988
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Kystatyam, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control in flight after the crew were distracted from flying the aircraft.
An Antonov An-2P (CCCP-01788) flying a water pollution survey over the Lena River near Kystatyam lost control after both pilots became distracted by a navigation calculation. The aircraft descended into the water, and one of the four occupants drowned while the others escaped.