PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Dec 31, 1972, Bulun Republic of Ya...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on December 31, 1972 near Bulun Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities.
- Date: December 31, 1972
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Bulun Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
An Aeroflot An-2 on a charter from Bulun to Tiksi was overloaded with schoolboys and cargo when the captain chose to take off despite warnings from his crew. Shortly after rotation the aircraft pitched up to a critical angle of attack and the captain attempted an emergency landing in a field. All 24 people on board were hurt and the aircraft was destroyed.