Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 15 April 1962
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2Skh
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Magadan Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-23700
Location: Karpun Mountain –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: An-2 aircraftAn-2 aircraft
Category: Accident
An An-2 aircraft experienced a positioning flight deviation from its planned route, resulting in a collision with Karpun Mountain. The deviation caused poor visibility and resulted in severe injuries to both pilots.An An-2 aircraft experienced a positioning flight deviation from its planned route, resulting in a collision with Karpun Mountain. The deviation caused poor visibility and resulted in severe injuries to both pilots.
Description
The An-2 operated on a positioning flight from Palyavaam to Pevek (Chaun district of Chukotka). En route the crew did not follow the Palyavaam River but deviated to the left by 12 km. They encountered bad visibility (snow flurry) and flew into the side of Karpun Mountain (906 metres). Both pilots were severely injured.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Deviation from planned route due to poor visibility and mountainous terrain.Deviation from planned route due to poor visibility and mountainous terrain.Share on:
