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Aircraft Crash at Izhevsk Airport (CCCP-35417)

Izhevsk, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 27, 1970, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-35417) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Izhevsk, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The single engine aircraft stalled on final approach due to an insufficient speed caused by a pilot error. 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

A single-engine aircraft crashed in an open field during final approach to Izhevsk Airport. All occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview On final approach to Izhevsk Airport, a single-engine aircraft stalled and crashed in an open field. All occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the single-engine aircraft stalled on final approach due to an insufficient speed caused by a pilot error. ## Outcome The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and all occupants were rescued. The probable cause was identified as pilot error leading to insufficient speed during final approach, resulting in a stall and crash in an open field near Izhevsk Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Sept 1970 Antonov AN-2 accident near Izhevsk, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in an open field during final approach to Izhevsk Airport. All occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Sept 1970 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Sept 1970 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-35417, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Izhevsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The single engine aircraft stalled on final approach due to an insufficient speed caused by a pilot error.

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