Antonov AN-2 crash, Aug 20, 1956 (3 killed), Gizhiga Maga...
Antonov AN-2 accident on August 20, 1956 near Gizhiga Magadan oblast, Russia with 3 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft flew into terrain in a narrow...
- Date: August 20, 1956
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Gizhiga Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft flew into terrain in a narrow valley after entering reduced visibility.
An Aeroflot Antonov AN 2 was returning to Gizhiga, Magadan oblast, from a geophysical survey flight on 20 August 1956. Visibility fell in a narrow valley, and while turning at 460 meters the aircraft struck a mountain and burned, killing three of the four occupants.