Antonov AN-2 crash, Apr 21, 1951 (4 killed), Russia

Antonov AN-2 accident on April 21, 1951 near Russia with 4 fatalities. Cause: Poor weather conditions.

The An-2 departed Kyzyl for Abakan carrying about 485 kg of furs. It failed to arrive, and the search for the aircraft and its four crew was suspended a few days later without finding any trace. Investigators concluded that weather conditions along the route were poor.

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