Antonov AN-2 crash, Jan 10, 1969 (2 killed), Malka Kamcha...
Antonov AN-2 accident on January 10, 1969 near Malka Kamchatka Krai, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: The crew changed the assigned route and flew over...
- Date: January 10, 1969
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Malka Kamchatka Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew changed the assigned route and flew over the Ganal ridge below the weather minimum, entering cloud and striking a mountain. The investigation also cited weak flight discipline and poor oversight by the detachment management.
An Aeroflot An 2 took a mountain route in poor weather on a Khalaktyrka to Esso flight, entered cloud and crashed under control on a mountain slope near Malka, Kamchatka. Both pilots were killed and the 11 passengers were injured, eight of them seriously.