Antonov AN-2 crash, Jun 3, 1962 (1 killed), Karaul-Kuyu L...
Antonov AN-2 accident on June 3, 1962 near Karaul-Kuyu Lebap Province, Turkmenistan with 1 fatality. Cause: A fire broke out in flight, recorded as...
- Date: June 3, 1962
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Karaul-Kuyu Lebap Province, Turkmenistan
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A fire broke out in flight, recorded as ignition of the cargo of sulfuric acid, and forced an emergency landing.
An Aeroflot Antonov An 2 carrying 40 bottles of sulfuric acid from Chardzhou to Mary had a fire in flight on 3 June 1962. The crew tried an emergency landing near Karaul Kuyu, but the aircraft hit a dune and burned. Both pilots were seriously injured and the copilot died two days later.