Antonov AN-2 crash, Jan 26, 1980, Novoangarsk
Antonov AN-2 accident on January 26, 1980 near Novoangarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in flight attributed to...
- Date: January 26, 1980
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Novoangarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure in flight attributed to poor quality fuel.
An Antonov An-2 suffered an engine failure in flight while flying from Yeniseysk to Motygino. The crew attempted an emergency landing, struck trees and came down in woodland about 8 km north of Novoangarsk. All occupants were rescued and the aircraft was written off.