Antonov AN-2 crash, Feb 12, 1957 (1 killed), Gubistaya Ar...
Antonov AN-2 accident on February 12, 1957 near Gubistaya Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia with 1 fatality. Cause: The cause was the captain continuing the...
- Date: February 12, 1957
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Gubistaya Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was the captain continuing the approach in fog below minimums.
The An 2 was flying a fish cargo run from Mezen to Gubistaya in the Arkhangelsk region. Fog reduced visibility on approach, and the captain continued the descent and the aircraft struck trees. The copilot was killed and the captain was seriously injured.