Antonov AN-8 crash, Jan 23, 1966 (20 killed), Lakhta AFB...
Antonov AN-8 accident on January 23, 1966 near Lakhta AFB Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia with 20 fatalities.
- Date: January 23, 1966
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Lakhta AFB Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 20
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Soviet Navy An 8 flying from Kipelovo to Lakhta AFB near Arkhangelsk struck the ground during a night approach in poor weather, a few hundred yards short of the runway threshold. All 20 people on board were killed, including 16 senior Soviet Navy officers.