Antonov AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-43915

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Cahul – Vulcӑneşti

MSN:

1113 473 07

YOM:

1959

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Aircraft flight hours:

3834

Circumstances:

On a positioning flight from Cahul to Vulcӑneşti after crop-spraying operations for the "Gigant" kolkhoz (collective farm), the intoxicated crew performed unauthorized manoeuvre. The aircraft lost speed, entered a dive and crashed in an open field located between Vladimirovca and Gӑvӑnoasa, some 2 km northwest of Gӑvӑnoasa and burnt out. All four occupants, two mechanics and two pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Pilot intoxicated.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1964 at 1230 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-01231

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

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Schedule:

Nikolayevsk-on-Amur - Okha

MSN:

1 69 473 20

YOM:

1956

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Aircraft flight hours:

6349

Circumstances:

The crew departed Nikolayevsk-on-Amur on a mail flight to Okha. Few minutes after takeoff, he encountered poor weather conditions and the visibility dropped below minima due to snow falls. In such conditions, the crew decided to return to his departure point but lost orientation and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient. While cruising at an altitude of 190 meters in limited visibility, the single engine struck trees and crashed on the wooded slope of a hill (282 metres high) located 4,1 km from the runway's centerline. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Poor flight preparation on part of the crew who decided to takeoff without any information related to the weather conditions enroute. Local meteorologists transmitted information to the crew afterwards but these information were considered as too optimistic and failed to reflect the truth.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Magdeburg: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1964

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Registration:

DM-SKS

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Schedule:

Magdeburg - Magdeburg

MSN:

1170 473 15

YOM:

1962

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Crashed near the airport of Magdeburg while completing a local training flight. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2SKh in Cheremshan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1964 at 1850 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-25467

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Cheremshan - Kazan

MSN:

1 41 473 20

YOM:

1954

Location:

Cheremshan

Republic of Tatarstan

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

7985

Circumstances:

The crew was on a positioning flight from Cheremshan to Kazan after he completed crop spraying operations in the region of Cheremshan. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 25 meters, the airplane banked 50° then stalled and crashed in flames in a field located 160 metres outside of the airfield's perimeter. A pilot and the passenger were killed while three other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the intoxicated crew flew unauthorized manoeuvre at low height shortly after lift-off. Control was lost.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Dhzigda: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1964 at 2036 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-55541

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Ferry

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Schedule:

Dhzigda - Nelkan

MSN:

1 46 473 03

YOM:

1954

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Aircraft flight hours:

6738

Circumstances:

Due to technical issues with the on board heating system, the departure from Dhzigda was postponed after sunset. Despite the poor visibility, the pilot decided to takeoff around 2030LT and after liftoff, the airplane continued at low height and turn slightly to the right when control was lost. The airplane banked right to an angle of 25° then stalled and crashed at a speed of 220 km/h in a wooded area located 3,5 km from the airfield. The wreckage was found two days later and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the pilot lost control of the aircraft after he suffered a spatial disorientation. It was also noted that he took the decision to takeoff by night with an aircraft which was not equipped for night flight. Both departure and destination airport were not suitable for night operations as well. It is possible that the pilot's capabilities were reduced due to the low temperature on board as the heating system was inoperative. Thus, the assumption that the artificial horizon was unserviceable due to low temperature was not ruled out.

Crash of a Antonov AN-2 near Kenkiyak: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1964 at 1120 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-13651

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Baiganin - Kenkiyak - Aktyubinsk

MSN:

1 06 473 06

YOM:

1951

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Aircraft flight hours:

8320

Circumstances:

On the leg from Baiganin to Kenkiyak of a flight from Baiganin to Aktyubinsk, the crew encountered below-minima weather conditions (low clouds and fog), but failed to return to Baiganin and descended instead so that the aircraft crashed at a height of 273 metres into a hill (288 metres) located 18 km southwest of Kenkiyak. The copilot and two passengers were killed. The captain was seriously injured and all other passengers were slightly injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew decided to continue the descent to Kenkiyak in below-minima weather conditions instead of returning to Baiganin. Informations related to weather conditions and transmitted to the crew did not reflect the truth and were considered as too optimistic, which was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Batagay: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1964 at 2053 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-23740

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Schedule:

Batagay - Batagay

MSN:

1 37 473 08

YOM:

1954

Location:

Batagay

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

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Aircraft flight hours:

7175

Circumstances:

The crew was engaged in a local night training mission at Batagay Airport. Following three uneventful circuits, the crew started a fourth approach in a visibility reduced to 4 km due to snow showers. On final, the aircraft struck the slope of a snow hill located 2,200 meters short of runway and 205 meters to the right of its extended centerline. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. Shortly before the accident, the visibility dropped from 7 to 4 km.

Probable cause:

Poor flight preparation on part of the flying crew who conducted the training mission without the appropriate flying charts. Lack of assistance on part of the ATC at Batagay Airport Tower who failed to transmit information about the deterioration of the weather conditions.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Kapan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1963 at 1547 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-01154

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Kapan – Goris – Sisian – Yerevan

MSN:

180 473 09

YOM:

1957

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Aircraft flight hours:

4305

Circumstances:

The single engine aircraft departed Kapan Airport at 1438LT on a return flight to Yerevan with intermediate stops at Goris and Sisian, carrying 14 passengers (11 adults and three children) and a crew of two. After takeoff, the captain performed a straight-in climb up to 200 meters then turned sharply to the right with a bank of 40°. The airplane failed to climb properly and the pilot-in-command went into a gorge. The copilot attempted to regain control but the captain maintained a certain pressure and failed to follow the procedure. When he saw the mountain facing him, he made a turn to the right when the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area. A adult passenger was killed while all 15 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The wreckage was found 5,5 km from the intended route.

Probable cause:

Investigations revealed that the captain made pressure on the copilot asking him to give a wrong testimony to the board of inquiry, saying that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure. Engine analysis did not show any anomalies and the copilot later admitted that his testimony did not reflect the truth and that the captain failed to follow the published departure procedures at Kapan Airport. The high temperature was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Karaganda: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1963 at 0740 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-43833

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

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