On June 9, 1976, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-23743) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Anadyr, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was operated in weather conditions that were below the established legal minimums. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unidentified aircraft crashed while operating under weather conditions that fell below established minimums, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft flying in meteorological conditions that were below the required legal minimums. The incident took place during a period of poor visibility, which prevented the crew from maintaining safe operational standards. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The flight was being conducted in weather conditions that did not meet the necessary safety thresholds for the operation.
Flying below weather minimums was the primary factor identified in the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Probable cause
The aircraft was operated in weather conditions that were below the established legal minimums.
What happened in the 9 Jun 1976 Antonov AN-2 accident near Anadyr, Russia?
An unidentified aircraft crashed while operating under weather conditions that fell below established minimums, resulting in no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 1976 Antonov AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 1976 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-23743, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Anadyr, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was operated in weather conditions that were below the established legal minimums.
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