Aeroflot Flight 2230 was a domestic passenger flight operated by Aeroflot, the Soviet national airline. On November 16, 1967, the Tupolev Tu-104 aircraft took off from Koltsovo Airport in Sverdlovsk, bound for Leningrad. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence in the form of downdrafts. This led to a significant loss of altitude, prompting the flight crew to issue distress signals in an effort to maintain control of the aircraft. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the plane could not recover and crashed approximately 4 km from the airport. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 107 individuals on board, including passengers and crew members.

Investigators later found that the aircraft was operating in conditions that were difficult even for experienced pilots. Investigations examined possible mechanical failures, but the prevailing cause of the accident was attributed to the adverse weather conditions present at the time of takeoff. The tragedy of Flight 2230 was one of the significant aircraft accidents in Soviet aviation history, raising concerns regarding the safety protocols and training of pilots operating under challenging meteorological conditions. The Tupolev Tu-104 was a commercial airliner developed during the early Cold War, and this incident contributed to discussions about improvements in aviation safety.

In the years that followed, this incident prompted further evaluations and reforms regarding aviation regulations and safety measures by Aeroflot. It also encouraged the use of advanced weather monitoring technologies and improved pilot training programs. Such measures were essential to enhance safety standards in the growing aviation industry and to prevent future tragedies.