Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 December 1981
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2TP
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Magadan Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-92858
Location: 13 km from Deputatskiy –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: An-2 aircraft navigation system and instrumentation.An-2 aircraft navigation system and instrumentation.
Category: Accident
An-2 experienced a navigational error while departing Chokurdah, resulting in a turn onto the wrong heading. Poor weather conditions exacerbated the situation, leading to loss of way and ultimately a forced landing.An-2 experienced a navigational error while departing Chokurdah, resulting in a turn onto the wrong heading. Poor weather conditions exacerbated the situation, leading to loss of way and ultimately a forced landing.
Description
The Antonov departed Chokurdah but turned onto the wrong heading. Weather was poor and the crew lost their way. When they ran out of fuel, a forced landing was made. The An-2 was damaged beyond repair.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Incorrect heading during navigation.Incorrect heading during navigation.Share on:
