Antonov AN-2 crash, Sep 16, 1956 (1 killed), Botyobiya Re...
Antonov AN-2 accident on September 16, 1956 near Botyobiya Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 1 fatality.
- Date: September 16, 1956
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Botyobiya Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The Aeroflot Antonov AN 2 was on a cargo flight from Nyurba toward Novosibirsk with intermediate stops. During a steep descent to land at Botyobiya, it struck the ground short of the runway, bounced and crashed in flames after a second impact. The flight mechanic was killed and both pilots were seriously injured.