Antonov AN-2 crash, May 7, 1977 (4 killed), Ayanka Kamcha...

Antonov AN-2 accident on May 7, 1977 near Ayanka Kamchatka Krai, Russia with 4 fatalities.

An Aeroflot An-2 cargo flight from Ayanka to Tilichiki turned back after the crew noticed a strong smell of fuel. Fuel pressure then dropped, the engine caught fire, and the aircraft nosed down into a small icy lake about 20 km southeast of Ayanka. All four occupants were killed.

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