Antonov AN-2 crash, Nov 24, 1958, Anadyr Chukotka okrug
Antonov AN-2 accident on November 24, 1958 near Anadyr Chukotka okrug, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The cargo was not secured and shifted toward...
- Date: November 24, 1958
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Anadyr Chukotka okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The cargo was not secured and shifted toward the tail during the climb, causing a loss of control.
An Aeroflot Antonov An 2 was on a short flight between the two Anadyr airports with two passengers, two crew and goods weighing 880 kilos in total. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to 40 meters, it stalled from the rear and crashed. The investigation found that the cargo was not secured and shifted toward the tail during the climb.