Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 March 1963
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-6
Owner/operator: Aeroflot / Polar
Registration Number: CCCP-98341
Location: near Richardson Lakes –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The An-6 aircraft, specifically its turbo-charged engine and fuselage.The An-6 aircraft, specifically its turbo-charged engine and fuselage.
Category: Other
During a severe storm in the Richardson Lakes, the Antonov An-6 transport aircraft was severely damaged, resulting in additional damage on March 16th. This incident occurred while the aircraft was parked near the Richardson Lakes.During a severe storm in the Richardson Lakes, the Antonov An-6 transport aircraft was severely damaged, resulting in additional damage on March 16th. This incident occurred while the aircraft was parked near the Richardson Lakes.
Description
The Antonov An-6 took part in the 8th Soviet Antarctic expedition (SAE) in 1962/63. It was severely damaged during the night of 12/13 March 1963 while being parked near the Richardson Lakes when a massive storm hit the area. The aircraft received additional damage in a second storm on 16 March 1963. The An-6 is an An-2 transport aircraft fitted with the Shvetsov Ash-62IR/TK turbo-charged engine to support the Antarctic research stations.
Source of Information
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A massive storm caused significant damage to the aircraft.A massive storm caused significant damage to the aircraft.Share on:
