Antonov AN-12 crash, Oct 2, 1973 (10 killed), Magadan Mag...
Antonov AN-12 accident on October 2, 1973 near Magadan Magadan oblast, Russia with 10 fatalities. Cause: Several navigational errors by the crew, who...
- Date: October 2, 1973
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Magadan Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Several navigational errors by the crew, who did not follow published procedures, left the aircraft off course on approach.
An Aeroflot An-12 flying a cargo service from Yakutsk to Magadan with 10 people aboard struck a snow covered mountain during a night go-around in rain. The aircraft broke up on impact and all occupants died.