Antonov AN-2 crash, Jul 1, 1968 (2 killed), Breusovka Pol...
Antonov AN-2 accident on July 1, 1968 near Breusovka Poltava oblast, Ukraine with 2 fatalities.
- Date: July 1, 1968
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Breusovka Poltava oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
During crop spraying with two unauthorized passengers on board, the aircraft lost engine power shortly after takeoff, apparently because of water in the fuel. It came down hard in a field and broke up. The pilot, who was reported intoxicated, and one passenger were killed, and a second passenger was seriously injured.