Antonov AN-2 crash, Jan 14, 1966 (11 killed), Shamurat Sa...
Antonov AN-2 accident on January 14, 1966 near Shamurat Samarkand Province, Uzbekistan with 11 fatalities. Cause: The crew continued in low cloud and...
- Date: January 14, 1966
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Shamurat Samarkand Province, Uzbekistan
- Fatalities: 11
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew continued in low cloud and heavy rain instead of returning, and strong katabatic winds forced the aircraft into a mountain slope. The commission also cited poor flight management and inadequate weather support from air traffic control.
An Antonov AN2 operated by the Uzbek civil aviation administration flew from Nurata to Samarkand on 14 January 1966 and encountered low cloud and heavy rain. The crew did not turn back, and strong katabatic winds drove the aircraft into a mountain slope 3.4 km from Shamurat, killing both pilots and all nine passengers.