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Mountainous Area Crash Landing in the Bolshoya River Region (RA-23939)

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On February 15, 1995, an Antonov AN-2 (registration RA-23939) operated by ROSTO was involved in an aviation accident near Bolshaya River, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

An aircraft encountered below-minima weather while cruising over mountains and crash-landed on a 590-meter slope near the Bolshoya River. All occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a cruise over a mountainous area, the flight crew encountered weather conditions that fell below the established minima. As a result, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on the slope of a mountain located in the region of the Bolshoya River. The mountain where the crash occurred had an elevation of 590 metres. ## Outcome All occupants of the aircraft managed to evacuate safely following the crash landing. Despite the successful evacuation of all personnel, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Feb 1995 Antonov AN-2 accident near Bolshaya River, Russia?

An aircraft encountered below-minima weather while cruising over mountains and crash-landed on a 590-meter slope near the Bolshoya River. All occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Feb 1995 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Feb 1995 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration RA-23939, operated by ROSTO, at Bolshaya River, Russia.

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