Antonov AN-2 crash, Apr 4, 1961 (2 killed), Dovyren Repub...
Antonov AN-2 accident on April 4, 1961 near Dovyren Republic of Buryatia, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: A propeller blade separated in flight; the...
- Date: April 4, 1961
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Dovyren Republic of Buryatia, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A propeller blade separated in flight; the resulting vibration incapacitated the pilots and the aircraft fell into a gorge.
An Antonov AN 2 on a cargo flight from Nizhneangarsk to Dovyren and Irkana went down in mountainous terrain 7 to 10 km from Dovyren on 4 April 1961 while climbing toward 1,200 meters. Both crew members were killed and the wreckage was found a day later.