Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Tanyurer
Date & Time:
May 5, 1957
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3807
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tanyurer - Bolshaya Osinovaya
MSN:
1 55 473 15
YOM:
1955
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was carrying five scientists and three crew members who were involved in a geological mission of the Bolshaya Osinovaya River. Shortly after takeoff from Tanyurer, at an altitude of 80 meters, the pilot-in-command made a sharp turn to the left when the airplane stalled and crashed. All eight occupants were rescued and slightly injured while the airplane was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Poor piloting techniques on part of the captain who made too sharp turn to the left at low height (80 meters).
