Antonov AN-2 crash, Oct 5, 1973, Mt Khuuta Republic of Ya...
Antonov AN-2 accident on October 5, 1973 near Mt Khuuta Republic of Yamalia, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Negligence on the part of the crew,...
- Date: October 5, 1973
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Mt Khuuta Republic of Yamalia, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Negligence on the part of the crew, which caused the deviation from the prescribed flight path.
An Aeroflot An-2 flying a military support service from Mys Kamennyy to Vorkuta strayed about 45 km off its prescribed track in poor visibility. The crew crash-landed on the eastern slope of Mt Khuuta, and all eight occupants survived and were evacuated by helicopter.