Antonov AN-12 crash, Jan 31, 1971 (7 killed), Surgut Khan...
Antonov AN-12 accident on January 31, 1971 near Surgut Khantia-Mansia okrug, Russia with 7 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control caused by icing.
- Date: January 31, 1971
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Surgut Khantia-Mansia okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control caused by icing
An Aeroflot An-12 cargo flight from Tyumen to Surgut lost control on a night approach and dived into an icy lake about 13.6 km short of the runway. All seven people aboard died, and the loss of control is attributed to icing.