PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Dec 19, 1973 (2 killed), Urzhum Ki...
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on December 19, 1973 near Urzhum Kirov oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities.
- Date: December 19, 1973
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Urzhum Kirov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
An An-2 operated by Aeroflot flew from Kirov toward Shurma in snow, visibility below minimums and severe icing. The crew tried to divert too late, lost control and crashed in a snowy field near Urzhum, where the aircraft burned and both crew were killed.