 CCCP-46782 sister ship of the accident aircraft | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 December 1971 |
| Summary | Atmospheric icing leading to loss of control |
| Site | 13 km northwest of Saratov Airport |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Antonov An-24 |
| Operator | Aeroflot |
| Registration | CCCP-46788 |
| Flight origin | Koltsovo Airport |
| Destination | Saratov Tsentralny Airport |
| Occupants | 57 |
| Passengers | 53 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Fatalities | 57 |
| Survivors | 0 |
Aeroflot Flight 2174 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operated by an Antonov An-24B that crashed on approach to Saratov Tsentralny Airport on Wednesday 1 December 1971, resulting in the death of all 57 people on board. An investigation revealed the aircraft entered icing conditions leading to a loss of control.