Aircraft crash on Mt Ukho during cargo flight

2 fatalities • Ozernaya, Russia • Flight

A cargo flight departing from Ozernaya crashed into a mountainside following an intentional flight path deviation by the pilot.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Ozernaya for a scheduled cargo mission to Ust-Bolsheretsk, the aircraft departed from its intended route. During this period of flight, the aircraft entered cloud cover and subsequently struck the snow-covered northern slope of Mt Ukho, situated approximately 9 km north of the departure point. The impact occurred at an altitude of roughly 350 meters.

The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving both the pilot and a passenger. One individual survived the crash but sustained serious injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the crash revealed that the captain was operating the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol. Laboratory analysis of a blood sample taken from the pilot confirmed an alcohol concentration of 1.8 ‰. The investigation concluded that the pilot's intoxication led to the deliberate deviation from the authorized flight path.

Probable cause

The pilot operated the aircraft while intoxicated, causing a deliberate departure from the planned flight trajectory.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-03-24 Antonov AN-2 accident near Ozernaya, Russia?

A cargo flight departing from Ozernaya crashed into a mountainside following an intentional flight path deviation by the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-03-24 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-03-24 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-05670, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ozernaya, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?