Antonov AN-2 crash, Jan 25, 1964 (3 killed), Kenkiyak Aktobe
Antonov AN-2 accident on January 25, 1964 near Kenkiyak Aktobe, Kazakhstan with 3 fatalities. Cause: The crew descended below a safe altitude in poor...
- Date: January 25, 1964
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Kenkiyak Aktobe, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew descended below a safe altitude in poor weather with fog and low cloud, and the aircraft struck a hill.
An Aeroflot An 2 on a scheduled flight from Baiganin to Aktyubinsk was flying in below minimum weather with low cloud and fog. Instead of returning to Baiganin, the crew continued the descent toward Kenkiyak and the aircraft struck a hill about 18 km southwest of Kenkiyak. Three people died, including the copilot and two passengers, and the aircraft was destroyed.