Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 August 1960
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2T
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Syktyvkar
Registration Number: CCCP-98375
Location: Dutovo region –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An An-2 aircraft experienced a sudden landing due to a pilot?s deviation from the flight plan during a mountain survey. The pilot initiated a flap extension, leading to a loss of speed and subsequent uncontrolled landing on a small area of rocks and boulders.An An-2 aircraft experienced a sudden landing due to a pilot?s deviation from the flight plan during a mountain survey. The pilot initiated a flap extension, leading to a loss of speed and subsequent uncontrolled landing on a small area of rocks and boulders.
Description
The An-2 operated on an aeromagnetic survey in the mountains of the Northern Urals from a landing site near the village of Dutovo. The pilot decided to fly over a 900 m high mountain on the leeward side, which was not foreseen by the flight plan for the survey. As he approached the slope of the mountain, the aircraft lost speed. Despite giving full throttle, the plane spontaneously landed on a small area among stones and boulders. This was facilitated by a decision to extend the flaps. The crew was unharmed.
Source of Information
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Pilot deviation from flight plan and flap extension during a mountain survey.Pilot deviation from flight plan and flap extension during a mountain survey.Share on:
