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Aircraft Crashes in Uelen Lagoon During Foggy Approach (CCCP-23722)

Uelen, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 13, 1976, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-23722) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Uelen, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew continued the approach in below weather conditions until the airplane struck the water surface and crashed in a lagoon. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck water and crashed in the Uelen lagoon while descending to Uelen Airstrip in foggy conditions below minimums. The wreckage was found 415 m short of the runway threshold, and there were no casualties.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a descent to Uelen Airstrip, the crew encountered foggy conditions and elected to continue the approach. The aircraft subsequently struck the water surface and crashed in the Uelen lagoon. The wreckage was located 415 metres short of the runway threshold and 35 metres to the left of the extended centerline. No casualties were reported in the accident. At the time of the incident, visibility was below minimums. The official investigation attributed the accident to the crew continuing the approach in below weather conditions until the aircraft struck the water surface and crashed in the lagoon.

Probable cause

The crew continued the approach in below weather conditions until the airplane struck the water surface and crashed in a lagoon.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 1976 Antonov AN-2 accident near Uelen, Russia?

An aircraft struck water and crashed in the Uelen lagoon while descending to Uelen Airstrip in foggy conditions below minimums. The wreckage was found 415 m short of the runway threshold, and there were no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 1976 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 1976 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-23722, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Uelen, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew continued the approach in below weather conditions until the airplane struck the water surface and crashed in a lagoon.

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