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Cargo Plane Crashes Near Okha Airport After Stall in Fog (CCCP-98280)

Okha, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 11, 1972, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-98280) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Okha, Russia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control and aerodynamic stall during the last turn due to insufficient speed. Contributing factors were the pilot's inexperience in clouds and the presence of low clouds. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine cargo airplane stalled and crashed on the shore of Pyervaya Bukhta Bay shortly after takeoff from Okha Airport, killing both pilots. The accident occurred when the pilot attempted a 180-degree turn in thick fog at low altitude, leading to loss of speed and an aerodynamic stall.

Accident

On a cargo flight from Okha to Tsimmermanovka, the single-engine airplane encountered thick fog at a height of approximately 35–40 meters shortly after takeoff from Okha Airport. The pilot initiated a 180-degree turn, during which the aircraft lost speed, stalled, and crashed on the shore of Pyervaya Bukhta Bay, located northwest of the airport. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft.

Crew

Both pilots were killed in the accident.

Aircraft

The aircraft was a single-engine airplane operated on a cargo flight. No further details about the aircraft type or registration were provided.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the probable cause was loss of control and aerodynamic stall during the last turn due to insufficient speed. Contributing factors included the pilot's inexperience in clouds and the presence of low clouds.

Loss of control in flight

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jul 1972 Antonov AN-2 accident near Okha, Russia?

A single-engine cargo airplane stalled and crashed on the shore of Pyervaya Bukhta Bay shortly after takeoff from Okha Airport, killing both pilots. The accident occurred when the pilot attempted a 180-degree turn in thick fog at low altitude, leading to loss of speed and an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 1972 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jul 1972 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-98280, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Okha, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control and aerodynamic stall during the last turn due to insufficient speed. Contributing factors were the pilot's inexperience in clouds and the presence of low clouds.

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