Antonov AN-2 crash, Feb 21, 1962 (3 killed), Mt Karpung M...
Antonov AN-2 accident on February 21, 1962 near Mt Karpung Magadan oblast, Russia with 3 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft hit a hillside in cloud after...
- Date: February 21, 1962
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Mt Karpung Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft hit a hillside in cloud after the crew decided to descend for a visual approach to Palyavaam in poor weather.
An Aeroflot Antonov An 2 flying explosives from Pevek to Palyavaam disappeared on 21 February 1962 after two other aircraft on the route turned back because of low cloud. The wreck was found on 26 February on a hillside near Mount Karpung, about 140 km southeast of Pevek. The two pilots and one passenger were killed.