Ilyushin II-14 crash, Sep 18, 1962 (32 killed), Chersky R...
Ilyushin II-14 accident on September 18, 1962 near Chersky Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 32 fatalities. Cause: The investigation identified...
- Date: September 18, 1962
- Aircraft: Ilyushin II-14
- Location: Chersky Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 32
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The investigation identified the crew deviating from approved procedures as the primary cause, with inadequate air traffic control and weather as contributing factors.
An Aeroflot Ilyushin Il 14M departed Chersky for Keperveyem on 18 September 1962 in light snow and low cloud. The crew did not circle to gain height as procedure required and flew into a 975 meter mountain. All 32 people on board were killed.