2 fatalities

1964-07-26: Antonov AN-2 (DM-SKS) — Interflug — Magdeburg, Germany

Magdeburg, GermanyFlight

On July 26, 1964, an Antonov AN-2 (registration DM-SKS) operated by Interflug was involved in an aviation accident near Magdeburg, Germany in flight. 2 people were 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 training flight ended in a fatal crash near Magdeburg, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a local training mission, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the Magdeburg airport. The flight was being conducted as part of a routine instructional session when the accident occurred.

As the aircraft approached the area near the airfield, it impacted the ground, leading to the destruction of the plane. There were no survivors of the impact. The incident resulted in two fatalities, involving both the instructor and the student pilot on board.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the sequence of mechanical failures leading to the crash have not been detailed in the available reports. The event took place during the flight phase associated with local maneuvers near the airport.