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Fatal Aircraft Accident Near Ayanka (CCCP-15959)

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On August 13, 1967, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-15959) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ayanka, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck tree tops while cruising at a too low altitude, causing a stall and crash. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into tree tops and a sandbank near Ayanka while flying at a low altitude. The pilot and one passenger died, while another pilot was seriously injured. The crew was not authorized for the flight.

Incident Overview and Casualties On the day of the incident, a crew member and a friend departed from Ayanka with the intention of attending a fishing party by the Penzhina River, which is located 8 km north of the settlement. During the flight, the aircraft was operating at an altitude that was too low. The airplane struck the tops of trees, which caused it to stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed and caught fire on a sandbank. The pilot and one passenger were killed in the accident, while another pilot sustained serious injuries. ## Operational Context The source notes that the crew was not authorized to perform the flight in question. The accident occurred while the group was en route to the fishing location.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck tree tops while cruising at a too low altitude, causing a stall and crash.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 1967 Antonov AN-2 accident near Ayanka, Russia?

An aircraft crashed into tree tops and a sandbank near Ayanka while flying at a low altitude. The pilot and one passenger died, while another pilot was seriously injured. The crew was not authorized for the flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 1967 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 1967 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-15959, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ayanka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck tree tops while cruising at a too low altitude, causing a stall and crash.

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