Crash of a PZL- Mielec AN-2P near Sam Neua: 12 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 16, 1975
Registration:
CCCP-70417
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Vientiane - Sam Neua
MSN:
1G141-71
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
En route from Vientiane to Sam Neua, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Sam Neua. The aircraft was destroyed and all 12 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew was flying under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions and failed to return when conditions worsened.