Antonov AN-2 crash, Aug 31, 1963 (1 killed), Kapan Syunik
Antonov AN-2 accident on August 31, 1963 near Kapan Syunik, Armenia with 1 fatality. Cause: The crew flew through a mountain area below a safe altitude...
- Date: August 31, 1963
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Kapan Syunik, Armenia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew flew through a mountain area below a safe altitude and tried to cross the mountain, and the aircraft lost speed and fell onto the mountain slope.
An Aeroflot Antonov An 2 flying a scheduled passenger service from Kapan to Yerevan with intermediate stops failed to climb properly after takeoff from Kapan. The aircraft struck trees and burned in a wooded area after the captain turned sharply with a steep bank. One passenger was killed and the other occupants were injured.