Antonov AN-12 crash, Nov 2, 1968 (6 killed), Lensk Republ...
Antonov AN-12 accident on November 2, 1968 near Lensk Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 6 fatalities.
- Date: November 2, 1968
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Lensk Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An Aeroflot An12 cargo flight from Ust Kut was diverted to Lensk after the planned destination Mirny became unreachable because of technical problems. In poor weather with low cloud, rain and snow, it struck trees on final approach and crashed about 15.6 km short of the runway. All six crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.