On April 15, 1962, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-23700) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Karpung, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was probably the consequence of the decision of the crew to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions (snow falls and low clouds). The following factors were considered as contributing: - Poor flight preparation, - Poor flight organization. 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.
During a ferry flight from Palyavam to Pevek under poor weather, the aircraft deviated from route and struck the slope of Mt Karpung. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft destroyed.
Incident Overview
On a ferry flight from Palyavam to Pevek, the crew departed at 0744LT. En route, they encountered poor weather conditions but did not return to Palyavam. The aircraft deviated from the prescribed route along the Palyavam River by 12 km to the north. In snow falls, it struck the slope of Mt Karpung. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was probably the consequence of the crew's decision to continue flight under VFR mode in IMC conditions, which included snow falls and low clouds. Contributing factors were identified as poor flight preparation and poor flight organization.
Probable cause
The accident was probably the consequence of the decision of the crew to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions (snow falls and low clouds). The following factors were considered as contributing: - Poor flight preparation, - Poor flight organization.
What happened in the 15 Apr 1962 Antonov AN-2 accident near Mt Karpung, Russia?
During a ferry flight from Palyavam to Pevek under poor weather, the aircraft deviated from route and struck the slope of Mt Karpung. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 1962 Antonov AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Apr 1962 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-23700, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Mt Karpung, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was probably the consequence of the decision of the crew to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions (snow falls and low clouds). The following factors were considered as contributing: - Poor flight preparation, - Poor flight organization.
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