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Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Tadebyayakha

Date & Time: May 21, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-04326
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1127 473 20
YOM:
1959
Location:
Tadebyayakha
Republic of Yamalia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in an oil exploration expedition, carrying two pilots and 20 geologists and scientists. After takeoff, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. All 22 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was 831 kilos above MTOW while the CofG was 6,8% aft the limit.

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

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-35423
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1 125 473 11
YOM:
1960
Location:
Muya
Republic of Buryatia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising under VFR mode in IMC conditions, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain near Muya. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Shoptykol

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-35434
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1 135 473 02
YOM:
1960
Location:
Shoptykol
Pavlodar
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged on an aerial survey flight, carrying three passengers and three crew members. While flying at low height over hilly terrain near Pavlodar, the aircraft got caught in a strong downstream and the crew counteracted too late, causing the left main wheel and the left lower wing to touch the slope of a hill. The crew managed to make a forced landing at Shoptykol where the aircraft sustained further damage. All six occupants escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair by "Aviaremont".
Probable cause:
Caught by downdrafts.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2M in Staroye Zhookovo: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05918
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6 006 01
YOM:
1967
Location:
Staroye Zhookovo
Tula oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
3843
Aircraft flight cycles:
12899
Circumstances:
Sole on board, the pilot was completing a local spraying flight near the village of Staroye Zhookovo. While flying at low height, the aircraft entered a nose-up attitude then lost height and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the trim tab went jammed in the full up position during flight. The exact cause could not be determined as the aircraft was totally destroyed by fire but it is believed that it was the consequence of the failure of the elevator trim control system.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2T in Mestia

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05667
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
156 473 06
YOM:
1958
Location:
Mestia
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
Country:
Georgia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered severe atmospheric turbulences. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in an open field. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Tsaghkahovit

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-33093
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1140 473 11
YOM:
1960
Location:
Tsaghkahovit
Aragatsotn
Country:
Armenia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach, the single engine airplane lost height and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Toko

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1982 at 1310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-15970
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Toko - Uchur
MSN:
1 151 473 02
YOM:
1961
Location:
Toko
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Toko on a flight to Uchur, carrying three passengers and a crew of two. On board were two unauthorized passengers who wanted to be dropped by the River Algoma to go fishing. The crew made a stop and dropped both passengers by the river then decided to takeoff again. But the available distance of 150-180 meters was insufficient and the aircraft's speed at takeoff was too low so it struck the river surface and crashed inverted in shallow water. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor judgment on part of the crew about the distance available at takeoff. Insufficient takeoff speed was a contributing factor as well as the uneven/rough terrain.
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