Antonov AN-12 crash, Jun 30, 1967 (9 killed), Kirzhach Vl...
Antonov AN-12 accident on June 30, 1967 near Kirzhach Vladimir oblast, Russia with 9 fatalities.
- Date: June 30, 1967
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Kirzhach Vladimir oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: En route
During a test flight for the Soviet aviation industry ministry near Kirzhach, a cargo aircraft had its rear cargo hatch opened in flight while a test load was jammed. The load stuck in the hold and its parachutes opened, damaging the rear fuselage and separating the tail. The aircraft crashed in an explosion at the edge of a wooded area, and all nine people on board were killed.