1 fatality

Cargo Flight Crashes into Mountain in Below-Minima Weather (CCCP-02195)

Bulbukhta, RussiaFlight

On September 21, 1970, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-02195) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bulbukhta, Russia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo flight from Perevoz to Bulbukhta crashed into a rocky slope at 1,400 meters, killing the passenger and injuring both pilots. The aircraft burned out after impact.

Accident Overview

A cargo flight operating from Perevoz to Bulbukhta, carrying supplies for the Dalne-Taiginski mine, encountered below-minima weather conditions including snowfall and poor visibility. The pilot did not return from the intended route, and the aircraft entered clouds before colliding with the rocky slope of a mountain.

Crash Details

The aircraft struck the slope at an elevation of 1,400 metres, while the mountain peak is 1,439 metres high. The crash site was located 10 kilometres south-southwest of Bulbukhta. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed by the ensuing blaze.

Occupants and Injuries

There were three persons on board: two pilots and one passenger. Both pilots sustained injuries, while the sole passenger was killed. Rescue teams reached the crash site one day after the accident.

Investigation Findings

No analysis or additional details were provided beyond the factual circumstances. The official probable cause was determined to be controlled flight into terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Sept 1970 Antonov AN-2 accident near Bulbukhta, Russia?

A cargo flight from Perevoz to Bulbukhta crashed into a rocky slope at 1,400 meters, killing the passenger and injuring both pilots. The aircraft burned out after impact.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 1970 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Sept 1970 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-02195, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Bulbukhta, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain