Single-engine aircraft crash at Choigan-Khole Lake

1 fatality • Choigan-Khole Lake, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed near the Sorug River during a flight to a remote fish camp, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.

What happened

During an on-demand flight from Petropavologka to Toora-Khem, a single-engine aircraft carrying seven passengers and a pilot lost control while flying at a low altitude. The aircraft impacted the shoreline of Choigan-Khole Lake, situated near the Sorug River. The flight was intended to transport a group of fishermen to a remote camp within the Azas natural reserve.

Following the impact, all seven passengers managed to exit the wreckage with minor injuries. However, the pilot was killed in the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the incident revealed that the flight was conducted without a filed flight plan. Furthermore, the aircraft was not registered and lacked a valid certificate of airworthiness, rendering the operation illegal.

Probable cause

The flight was conducted illegally without a flight plan, registration, or airworthiness certification.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-08-22 Antonov AN-2 accident near Choigan-Khole Lake, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near the Sorug River during a flight to a remote fish camp, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-08-22 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-08-22 involved a Antonov AN-2, operated by Sayanian Cedar, at Choigan-Khole Lake, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight was conducted illegally without a flight plan, registration, or airworthiness certification.

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