Antonov AN-2 crash, May 5, 1957, Tanyurer Chukotka okrug
Antonov AN-2 accident on May 5, 1957 near Tanyurer Chukotka okrug, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was pilot error: a sharp left turn at...
- Date: May 5, 1957
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Tanyurer Chukotka okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The cause was pilot error: a sharp left turn at low altitude after takeoff, which caused a stall.
An Aeroflot An 2 carrying five scientists and three crew stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Tanyurer, after the pilot made a sharp left turn at about 80 meters. All eight occupants survived with slight injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.