Antonov AN-2 crash, Jul 1, 1955, Tobys Republic of Komi
Antonov AN-2 accident on July 1, 1955 near Tobys Republic of Komi, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The engine lost power in flight..
- Date: July 1, 1955
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Tobys Republic of Komi, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The engine lost power in flight.
An Aeroflot Antonov An 2 on a scheduled flight from Ukhta to Syktyvkar lost engine power about 12 minutes after takeoff, at around 300 meters. The crew could not feather the propeller and made a forced landing in trees at the edge of a forest about 1.2 km from a railway line. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and the occupants were rescued hours later.