Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 12 June 1976
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, East Siberia Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-32464
Location: 4 km from Nizhneangarsk Airport –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Antonov aircraftAntonov aircraft
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced a navigational error while approaching Nizhneangarsk, resulting in a collision with a mountain. This resulted in the loss of all crew members.An Antonov aircraft experienced a navigational error while approaching Nizhneangarsk, resulting in a collision with a mountain. This resulted in the loss of all crew members.
Description
The Antonov strayed to the right off course while on approach to Nizhneangarsk. The airplane flew into a mountainside, killing the crew.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=1281https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=1281Primary Cause
Incorrect navigation and deviation from the planned flight path.Incorrect navigation and deviation from the planned flight path.Share on:
