Narrative:
The Antonov An-6 took part in the 8th Soviet Antarctic expedition (SAE) in 1962/63. It was severely damaged during the night of 12/13 March 1963 while being parked near the Richardson Lakes when a massive storm hit the area. The aircraft received additional damage in a second storm on 16 March 1963.
The An-6 is an An-2 transport aircraft fitted with the Shvetsov Ash-62IR/TK turbo-charged engine to support the Antarctic research stations.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 13 March 1963 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-6 |
| Operator: | Aeroflot / Polar |
| Registration: | CCCP-98341 |
| MSN: | 110447314 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Engines: | 1 Shvetsov Ash-62IR/TK |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Richardson Lakes ( Antarctica)
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| Phase: | Standing (STD) |
| Nature: | - |
| Departure airport: | - |
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The Antonov An-6 took part in the 8th Soviet Antarctic expedition (SAE) in 1962/63. It was severely damaged during the night of 12/13 March 1963 while being parked near the Richardson Lakes when a massive storm hit the area. The aircraft received additional damage in a second storm on 16 March 1963.
The An-6 is an An-2 transport aircraft fitted with the Shvetsov Ash-62IR/TK turbo-charged engine to support the Antarctic research stations.
Classification:
Damaged on the ground
Sources:
» Soviet TransportsPhotos
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