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The last explanation is most likely.Given the Antonov 2's legendary STOL performance, it is most likely that the pilot ran out of fuel and set controls for an IFR descent through clouds. If winds approached 40 knots (64 kilometers) an AN-2 could descend vertically into the trees, breaking few branches. The crew probably wandered off with the most recent flight plan, maps and logbooks. Chances are they were eaten by wolves or bears.If there was a few years a gap between the precautionary landing and its discovery, fast-growing trees (e.g. pine or poplar) could quickly grow higher than the airplane.Soviet military secrecy might have concealed the true mission.More likely, the pilot was flying these paratroopers on a clandestine visit to a whore house .... that explains the lack of paperwork.
The last explanation is most likely.
Given the Antonov 2's legendary STOL performance, it is most likely that the pilot ran out of fuel and set controls for an IFR descent through clouds. If winds approached 40 knots (64 kilometers) an AN-2 could descend vertically into the trees, breaking few branches. The crew probably wandered off with the most recent flight plan, maps and logbooks. Chances are they were eaten by wolves or bears.
If there was a few years a gap between the precautionary landing and its discovery, fast-growing trees (e.g. pine or poplar) could quickly grow higher than the airplane.
Soviet military secrecy might have concealed the true mission.
More likely, the pilot was flying these paratroopers on a clandestine visit to a whore house .... that explains the lack of paperwork.
