Antonov AN-2 crash, Jul 20, 1956 (4 killed), Mt Hadaraniy...
Antonov AN-2 accident on July 20, 1956 near Mt Hadaraniya Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 4 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft flew into a...
- Date: July 20, 1956
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Mt Hadaraniya Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft flew into a mountain slope in deteriorating weather after deviating from the planned route.
An Aeroflot An 2T flying from Batagay to Deputatsky deviated from its planned track as visibility deteriorated. The pilot descended to 1,300 meters, and the aircraft struck the slope of Mount Hadaraniya. Four occupants were killed, two were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.