PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Sep 26, 1969 (5 killed), Tiksi Rep...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on September 26, 1969 near Tiksi Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 5 fatalities.
- Date: September 26, 1969
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Tiksi Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On final approach to Tiksi at night in poor weather, the An 2 lost its engine at about 300 m. It stalled and crashed into Tiksi bay about 2.5 km short of the runway threshold.