Single-engine aircraft crash near Goris

No fatalities • Goris, Armenia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft struck a mountain near Goris while flying below the minimum safe altitude, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a single-engine aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Goris when it collided with mountainous terrain. During the flight, the aircraft was traveling at an altitude that fell below the established minimum safe limits for the area. The impact resulted in the destruction of the plane.

Despite the severity of the collision, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The crew survived the accident without injury.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating at an altitude lower than the required minimum safe altitude at the time of the impact.
  • The exact reason for the descent into the terrain remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain because it was flying below the minimum safe altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-10-11 Antonov AN-2 accident near Goris, Armenia?

A single-engine aircraft struck a mountain near Goris while flying below the minimum safe altitude, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-10-11 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-10-11 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-70880, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Goris, Armenia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain because it was flying below the minimum safe altitude.

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