Antonov AN-2 crash, Feb 21, 1966, Baranikha Chukotka okrug
Antonov AN-2 accident on February 21, 1966 near Baranikha Chukotka okrug, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The investigation found no technical faults...
- Date: February 21, 1966
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Baranikha Chukotka okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The investigation found no technical faults in the aircraft, engine or equipment and concluded that the pilot reduced engine power too much on approach, so the aircraft lost speed and height.
An Aeroflot An 2 flying from Pevek to Baranikha descended in snowfall toward Baranikha on 21 February 1966 and struck a snow covered hill, tearing off its left ski. The aircraft continued a short distance and came to rest nose down in the snow. Both pilots were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.