On August 22, 2011, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Sayanian Cedar was involved in an aviation accident near Choigan-Khole Lake, Russia in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An unregistered single-engine aircraft crashed on the shore of Choigan-Khole Lake during an illegal on-demand flight to a remote fish camp in the Azas Reserve. The pilot was killed; seven fishermen passengers sustained minor injuries.
Accident
On an unspecified date, a single-engine aircraft operated an on-demand flight from Petropavlovka to Toora-Khem. The aircraft carried seven fishermen and a pilot destined for a remote fish camp within the Azas Natural Reserve. While flying at low altitude, the aircraft lost control and crashed on the shore of Choigan-Khole Lake near the Sorug River. All seven passengers escaped with minor injuries, but the pilot was killed.
Aircraft and Flight Status
According to investigators, the aircraft was not registered and did not possess a certificate of airworthiness. The flight was considered illegal, and no flight plan had been filed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 22 Aug 2011 Antonov AN-2 accident near Choigan-Khole Lake, Russia?
An unregistered single-engine aircraft crashed on the shore of Choigan-Khole Lake during an illegal on-demand flight to a remote fish camp in the Azas Reserve. The pilot was killed; seven fishermen passengers sustained minor injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Aug 2011 Antonov AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Aug 2011 involved an Antonov AN-2, operated by Sayanian Cedar, at Choigan-Khole Lake, Russia.
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