Antonov AN-12 crash, Dec 6, 1969 (8 killed), Katanga Irku...
Antonov AN-12 accident on December 6, 1969 near Katanga Irkutsk oblast, Russia with 8 fatalities. Cause: Stall on approach caused by heavy icing..
- Date: December 6, 1969
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Katanga Irkutsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Stall on approach caused by heavy icing.
An Aeroflot Antonov An 12 cargo flight from Moscow to Anadyr stalled and crashed on approach to Katanga in heavy icing. All eight people on board were killed.