What happened
A cargo flight operating from Pevek to Polyarny ended in an accident when the aircraft struck the ground in a snow-covered tundra area located a few kilometers from the destination. The flight was transporting 150 kg of cargo along with a crew of one pilot and two passengers. As the aircraft approached Polyarny, the weather conditions worsened significantly due to heavy rainfall. Operating in limited visibility, the AN-2 (specifically a TR-301 modification) impacted the terrain.
Following the impact, the wreckage was located several hours later. All three occupants sustained injuries during the crash, with the pilot suffering serious wounds.
Findings
- The crash occurred during the approach phase of the flight.
- Heavy rain and reduced visibility were the primary environmental factors present at the time of the accident.
- The aircraft involved was a specialized TR-301 model, which is a modified version of the AN-2 lacking lower wings, produced by Tekhnoregion under MSN TR301.21.004.