Aeroflot AN-2 Crash on the Vychegda River (CCCP-92841)

Flight Details and Accident Sequence A single-engine Aeroflot AN-2 departed Ust-Kulom Airport at 1228 local time for Syktyvkar, carrying seven passengers and two crew members. A second Aeroflot AN-2, registered CCCP-98382, departed at the same time. During the flight, weather deteriorated and the two aircraft lost visual contact with each other. As the aircraft approached Syktyvkar, the crew was advised of worsening conditions, with visibility limited to 1,500–2,500 meters in snow. Some radio communication problems occurred. While descending at about 150 meters and turning right, the pilot sighted the other AN-2 and made a sharp turn to avoid a collision. Control was lost, and the aircraft crashed into the icy Vychegda River, approximately 13 km from the Syktyvkar main station. ## Casualties and Aftermath The aircraft was destroyed. All nine occupants were injured. About four days after the accident, one passenger died from his injuries.