PZL-Mielec AN-2 crash, Aug 17, 1987, Norilsk
PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident on August 17, 1987 near Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The crew continued in cloud under visual...
- Date: August 17, 1987
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-2
- Location: Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew continued in cloud under visual rules below minimums, and air traffic control had cleared the takeoff without knowing the weather en route.
PZL-Mielec An-2 CCCP-32447 struck the rocky slope of Mt Kulgakhtakh about 40 km southeast of Norilsk Valek on 17 August 1987, a few minutes after takeoff. Low cloud and poor visibility were present, and all 18 occupants, two crew and 16 passengers, were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.