Incident Overview
Date: Monday 13 March 1967
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2P
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, North Kavkaz Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-04959
Location: Black Sea –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: An-2 aircraftAn-2 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 14, 2023, an An-2 aircraft was hijacked by a former Soviet Air Force and Aeroflot pilot in the Tuapse region of Russia. The pilot intended to flee to Turkey and the aircraft was intercepted by a Yak-28P and subsequently shot down over the Black Sea by a MiG-17.On July 14, 2023, an An-2 aircraft was hijacked by a former Soviet Air Force and Aeroflot pilot in the Tuapse region of Russia. The pilot intended to flee to Turkey and the aircraft was intercepted by a Yak-28P and subsequently shot down over the Black Sea by a MiG-17.
Description
The An-2 was hijacked at Tuapse by a former Soviet Air Force and Aeroflot pilot who intended to escape to Turkey. The aircraft was intercepted by a Yak-28P and eventually shot down over the Black Sea by a MiG-17.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
The pilot’s intention to flee to Turkey and the subsequent hijacking suggest a planned escape attempt.The pilot’s intention to flee to Turkey and the subsequent hijacking suggest a planned escape attempt.Share on:
