Antonov AN-2 crash, Dec 10, 1960 (12 killed), Semipalatin...
Antonov AN-2 accident on December 10, 1960 near Semipalatinsk Pavlodar, Kazakhstan with 12 fatalities. Cause: Several passengers moved to the rear of...
- Date: December 10, 1960
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Semipalatinsk Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Several passengers moved to the rear of the cabin, shifting the centre of gravity beyond limits. The aircraft lost airspeed, stalled at about 500 metres and crashed.
An Aeroflot An 2 on a scheduled flight from Semipalatinsk to Abay crashed in a snow covered field south of Semipalatinsk. The aircraft stalled at about 500 metres after passengers moved to the rear and shifted its centre of gravity. All 12 on board were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.