Antonov AN-2 crash, Apr 15, 1962, Mt Karpung Magadan oblast
Antonov AN-2 accident on April 15, 1962 near Mt Karpung Magadan oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew continued under visual rules in...
- Date: April 15, 1962
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Mt Karpung Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Crew continued under visual rules in instrument conditions, with poor flight preparation and poor flight organization as contributing factors
Aeroflot Antonov An 2 CCCP 23700 was on a ferry flight from Palyavam to Pevek. In snow it strayed about 12 km off its route and struck the slope of Mt Karpung, and the aircraft was destroyed.