1 fatality

Crop-Spraying Flight Ends in Powerline Collision in Armenia; One Dead (CCCP-01127)

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On June 24, 1966, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-01127) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Arteni, Armenia in flight. One person was killed. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft collided with a high-voltage powerline during a crop-spraying flight in Armenia's Talin district, killing a passenger and seriously injuring both pilots.

Accident

The aircraft, a single-engine plane, was completing a crop-spraying mission over vineyards for the state farm "Arteni" in the Talin district of Armenia. During low-altitude cruising, visibility was limited to one kilometer. The airplane struck a high-voltage powerline located 400 meters north of the Arteni railway station. Following the collision, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 85 meters beyond the powerline.

Occupants

The crew consisted of two pilots, both of whom sustained serious injuries. The sole passenger, described as a local guide, was killed in the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jun 1966 Antonov AN-2 accident near Arteni, Armenia?

A single-engine aircraft collided with a high-voltage powerline during a crop-spraying flight in Armenia's Talin district, killing a passenger and seriously injuring both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jun 1966 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jun 1966 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-01127, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Arteni, Armenia.