Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 17 September 1964
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2S
Owner/operator: Interflug
Registration Number: DM-SKH
Location: near Hanstedt II –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Antonov An-2S aircraft.The Antonov An-2S aircraft.
Category: Unlawful Interference
In September 1964, the Antonov An-2S aircraft, DM-SKH, was stationed at Jabel Airfield in East Germany, awaiting aerial application flights. Due to a severe storm, the aircraft was grounded by a pilot assigned to its security. The pilot subsequently fled to West Germany, landing near Hanstedt II.In September 1964, the Antonov An-2S aircraft, DM-SKH, was stationed at Jabel Airfield in East Germany, awaiting aerial application flights. Due to a severe storm, the aircraft was grounded by a pilot assigned to its security. The pilot subsequently fled to West Germany, landing near Hanstedt II.
Description
The Antonov An-2S, DM-SKH, was parked at Jabel Airfield in East Germany in preparation for aerial application flights. On September 1964 the aircraft was grounded because of a storm. A pilot was tasked to guard the aircraft. This pilot took the aircraft and fled to West Germany, landing near Hanstedt II.
Source of Information
https://www.ddr-im-blick.de/jahrgaenge/jahrgang-1964/report/flucht-aus-der-ddr-mit-flugzeug/https://www.ddr-im-blick.de/jahrgaenge/jahrgang-1964/report/flucht-aus-der-ddr-mit-flugzeug/Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically a storm, prompted the grounding of the aircraft.Severe weather conditions, specifically a storm, prompted the grounding of the aircraft.Share on:
