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Crash of an Antonov AN-14A near Khvishchanka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FLARF-02373
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Novopokrovka - Arsenyev
MSN:
0 033 10
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Made airworthy again in 1999 (was the last flying An-14) and used for short communications flights. Destroyed on a flight from Novopokrovka to Arsenyev when entered a snow flurry while flying along the valley of the river Bystraya. The crew decided to divert to the nearest airfield but while the aircraft was turning, the wing hit a tree on the slope of Mt Zolotaya (945 metres high) located 14 km northwest of Khvishchanka and the aircraft crashed. A pilot and two passengers (aviation mechanics) were killed and all 3 survivors injured. The wreckage was founded a day later.

Crash of an Antonov AN-14A in Kansk

Date & Time: May 15, 1979
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Operator:
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Crew on board:
0
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Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area while engaged in a reconnaissance mission after the loss of a Soviet Air Force Sukhoi Su-15. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of an Antonov AN-14A near Samokov: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LZ-7004
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Sofia - Haskovo
MSN:
601607
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was completing an ambulance flight from Sofia to Haskovo when it crashed in the Rila Mountain range located near Samokov. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-14A on Mt Sveti Duh: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LZ-7005
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Kardzhali - Sofia
MSN:
601609
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While cruising in bad weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Sveti Duh located in the Rila Mountain Range. The wreckage was found a day later and a passenger was evacuated while eight other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It appears the accident was the consequence of an ATC error.

Crash of an Antonov AN-14A near Bor: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YU-BCD
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Đerdap – Maribor
MSN:
600803
YOM:
1966
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The aircraft was returning to Maribor, carrying employees of Hidromontaža Maribor, the company in charge to built the Sip Dam across the Danube. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Veliki Krš (1,148 meters high) located in the Đerdap National Park. All seven occupants were killed.