Antonov AN-2 crash, Jan 3, 1964 (2 killed), Batagay Repub...
Antonov AN-2 accident on January 3, 1964 near Batagay Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: The crew changed the approach...
- Date: January 3, 1964
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Batagay Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew changed the approach pattern without authorization and descended to 60 m radio altitude over rugged terrain. Weak ground control guidance was a contributing factor.
An Aeroflot An 2 on a local night training flight at Batagay was on its fourth approach in snow showers, with visibility down to about 4 km. The aircraft struck a snow hill about 2,200 m short of the runway and 205 m right of the extended centerline. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.