Antonov AN-2 crash, Aug 1, 1974, Zhigalovo Irkutsk oblast
Antonov AN-2 accident on August 1, 1974 near Zhigalovo Irkutsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew did not follow the published departure...
- Date: August 1, 1974
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Zhigalovo Irkutsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew did not follow the published departure procedure and turned below the minimum safe altitude (investigators)
An An-2 crashed in flames after takeoff from the Zhigalovo airstrip when it turned at low height and struck treetops. The occupant's fate is unknown and the aircraft was destroyed.