Antonov AN-12 crash, Nov 21, 1972, Vorkuta Republic of Komi
Antonov AN-12 accident on November 21, 1972 near Vorkuta Republic of Komi, Russia with no fatalities.
- Date: November 21, 1972
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Vorkuta Republic of Komi, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An Aeroflot Antonov cargo flight was diverted to Vorkuta because of deteriorating weather at Amderma. On a night approach with 850 meters of visibility the crew could not find the runway, and the aircraft hit the ground during a missed approach and crashed into a ravine. All eight occupants were evacuated.