Antonov AN-2 crash, Jun 27, 1958 (2 killed), Byelaya Noch...
Antonov AN-2 accident on June 27, 1958 near Byelaya Noch Magadan oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: Poor decisions by the pilot in command,...
- Date: June 27, 1958
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Byelaya Noch Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Poor decisions by the pilot in command, hazardous maneuvers near mountainous terrain
An Aeroflot An 2 was flying a geological survey from Seymchan near the Byelaya Noch and Popovka Rivers. The pilot slowed sharply near a mountain slope, the tail wheel struck the ground, and the aircraft bounced three times before catching fire. The mechanic and navigator were thrown out and killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.