Antonov AN-24 crash, Oct 6, 1968, Mary Mary Province

Antonov AN-24 accident on October 6, 1968 near Mary Mary Province, Turkmenistan with no fatalities.

Shortly after takeoff from Mary Airport, the crew reported an engine failure at cruising altitude and was cleared to return. Unable to reach the airport, the crew made a belly landing in an open field, and the aircraft slid to a stop. No one was injured, and the aircraft was written off.

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