PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Dec 1, 1967 (6 killed), Mugur-Aksy...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on December 1, 1967 near Mugur-Aksy Republic of Tuva, Russia with 6 fatalities. Cause: In cloud on approach the crew deviated...
- Date: December 1, 1967
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Mugur-Aksy Republic of Tuva, Russia
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: In cloud on approach the crew deviated from the flight path toward a mountain, and the decision to go around was taken too late.
The Aeroflot An 2R CCCP 96215 was flying a scheduled service from Kyzyl through Teeli to Mugur Aksy. In cloud on the approach the crew turned toward nearby mountains, and the go around was started too late. The aircraft hit a snow covered slope about 7 km west of the airport, caught fire and burned out.