Antonov AN-12 crash, Dec 6, 1971 (7 killed), Melitopol Za...
Antonov AN-12 accident on December 6, 1971 near Melitopol Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine with 7 fatalities.
- Date: December 6, 1971
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Melitopol Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
During a formation flight in restricted visibility an Antonov turboprop slowed too much and entered the wake vortex of the leading aircraft. It went out of control and crashed near Melitopol, killing all seven crew members.