Antonov AN-22 crash, Dec 19, 1970 (25 killed), Panagarh W...
Antonov AN-22 accident on December 19, 1970 near Panagarh West Bengal, India with 25 fatalities.
- Date: December 19, 1970
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-22
- Location: Panagarh West Bengal, India
- Fatalities: 25
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Soviet Air Force An-22 diverted to Panagarh after a propeller detached in flight. The crew could not lower the gear or flaps, and the right wing struck the runway during a low pass. The aircraft crashed and burned, killing all 25 people aboard.