Antonov AN-2 crash, Oct 3, 1957, Russia
Antonov AN-2 accident on October 3, 1957 near Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot inexperience with this type of mission and inadequate flight...
- Date: October 3, 1957
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Pilot inexperience with this type of mission and inadequate flight preparation.
An Antonov AN2 operated by Polar Aviation was flying a geophysical survey mission in Chukotka. Approaching mountainous terrain too low, the pilot climbed steeply, the aircraft stalled and crashed on rocky ground. All occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was written off.