CCCP-04326

On May 21, 1985 at 12:00 AM, CCCP-04326 experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-2, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, with the event recorded near Tadebyayakha Republic of Yamalia.

The flight was categorized as geographical / geophysical / scientific and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

22 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 22 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 20, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. The single engine aircraft was engaged in an oil exploration expedition, carrying two pilots and 20 geologists and scientists. After takeoff, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. All 22 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CCCP-04326, MSN 1127 473 20, year of manufacture 1959.