Crash of a Tupolev G-1 in Snezhnoye: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 29, 1941
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-N289
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Anadyr – Snezhnoye
MSN:
795
YOM:
1932
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The pilot failed to cope with landing on the Anadyr River near Snezhnoye in 'mirror' conditions. The floatplane landed hard, lost its floats, crashed into the water and sank in a depth of 8-9 metres. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the pilot. Glassy water was a contributing factor.
