Antonov AN-2 crash, Apr 19, 1962 (3 killed), Taldykorgan...
Antonov AN-2 accident on April 19, 1962 near Taldykorgan Almaty Province, Kazakhstan with 3 fatalities. Cause: After an unauthorised departure, the...
- Date: April 19, 1962
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Taldykorgan Almaty Province, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: After an unauthorised departure, the crew descended below a safe altitude in poor visibility and the aircraft hit a mountain.
Aeroflot Antonov An 2 CCCP 02168 flying from Alma Ata to Arasan with stops at Taldykorgan and Kapal lost visibility after takeoff from Taldykorgan. The crew did not return as ATC instructed and the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Eskiulmes about 30 km northeast of Taldykorgan. Three passengers were killed.