PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Sep 22, 1968 (5 killed), Seymchan...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on September 22, 1968 near Seymchan Magadan oblast, Russia with 5 fatalities.
- Date: September 22, 1968
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Seymchan Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
An Aeroflot An 2 flying from Zyryanka to Seymchan in support of a geodetic expedition met low cloud below minimums. The crew deviated about 25 km from the route and descended into cloud over mountainous terrain, striking the slope of Mount Khapchagai about 61 km northwest of Seymchan. Five of the eight people aboard were killed, and the wreckage and survivors were found a day later.