Antonov AN-8

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Registration:

TL-ACM

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Schedule:

Pepa - Kigali

MSN:

9340706

YOM:

1959

Location:

Pepa

Katanga

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Region:

Africa

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Shortly after takeoff from Pepa Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft collided with a flock of birds that struck both engines. The aircraft lost height and crashed past the runway end, bursting into flames. All 24 occupants were killed, among them several officers from the Rwanda Army, one major, two captains, two lieutenants and some soldiers who were returning to Kigali after taking part to a presidential ceremony.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during initial climb following a bird strike.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Mogadishu

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1998

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Registration:

EL-ALE

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MSN:

1L3460

YOM:

1961

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During the takeoff roll at Mogadishu Airport, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in unknown circumstances. All four crew members were injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Dundo

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1994

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Operator:

Von Haaf Air

Registration:

D2-FVA

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Dundo - Luanda

MSN:

0C3450

YOM:

1960

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During the takeoff roll at Dundo Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the left after the crew encountered directional control problems. Few seconds later, at a speed of 190 km/h, the aircraft deviated to the right then veered off runway. On rough ground, the aircraft became airborne the struck power cables, stalled and crashed. All six crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Chaibukha: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1994 at 1110 LT

Type of aircraft:

Arsenyev Aviation Production Association

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Registration:

RA-27209

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Arsenyev - Khabarovsk - Chaibukha - Bukhta Provideniya

MSN:

0A3460

YOM:

1960

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Aircraft flight hours:

15611

Aircraft flight cycles:

5815

Circumstances:

The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Arsenyev to Bukhta Provideniya with intermediate stops in Khabarovsk and Chaibukha, carrying 15 passengers, 6 crew members and a load of six tons of fruits and vegetables. During the takeoff roll from Chaibukha Airport, following a misunderstanding by the crew, the pilot-in-command failed to initiate the rotation and takeoff. The aircraft rolled for about 2,250 metres, overran, went through a fence and came to rest in a swampy area. Four crew members and four passengers were killed while 13 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of a poor flight preparation and wrong takeoff configuration on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The takeoff was rushed and the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist,
- The elevators were selected in an inappropriate angle during takeoff,
- The total weight of the aircraft was above MTOW,
- The crew did not have sufficient rest time,
- Due to fatigue, the crew performances were reduced,
- A certain level/degree of alcohol was found in the captain's blood,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Misunderstanding by the crew,
- The pilot-in-command failed to initiate the rotation,
- The crew failed to abandon the takeoff procedure while it was obviously compromised.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Elista

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1994 at 1136 LT

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Operator:

MAP Kaluga Motors

Registration:

RA-59504

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Kaluga - Yerevan - Elista - Kaluga

MSN:

0B3480

YOM:

1960

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Aircraft flight hours:

14447

Aircraft flight cycles:

6880

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Elista Airport, while climbing to the altitude of 2,000 metres, the crew reported to ATC that a fire erupted in the cargo compartment and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. The crew was able to extinguish the fire but several hydraulic lines were severed and the crew was unable to lower the undercarriage while the flaps could be extended in a 10° angle only. The aircraft belly landed and slid on runway for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All 24 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Yerevan

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1993 at 0004 LT

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Operator:

Kadvi Company

Registration:

RA-13323

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MSN:

0E3430

YOM:

1955

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Aircraft flight hours:

14212

Aircraft flight cycles:

6676

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a night cargo flight to Yerevan. On final approach to Zvartnots Airport, at a speed of 180-190 km/h, the aircraft became unstable, lost height and struck the ground about 150 metres short of runway threshold with a positive acceleration of 4 g and crashed. All eight occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- Poor approach planning,
- The crew failed to follow the approach pattern,
- Lack of captain's experience,
- The aircraft was unstable on approach,
- No corrective action on part of the crew,
- The crew positioned the throttle below flight idle, causing negative thrust and a loss of ground speed and altitude,
- Shortcomings in crew interactions expressed in the absence of control by the copilot about the throttle position during the late stage of flight,
- Failure of the crew to initiate a go-around procedure.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Chita: 14 killed

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1992 at 0447 LT

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Operator:

Yuri Petrov Airlines

Registration:

CCCP-69346

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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Okha - Chita - Novosibirsk

MSN:

0D3430

YOM:

1960

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Aircraft flight hours:

10683

Aircraft flight cycles:

5124

Circumstances:

The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Novosibirsk with intermediate stops in Okha and Chita, carrying a load consisting of three Toyota vehicles and boxes of frozen fish. While completing a turn to join the approach path, one engine failed. The crew continued the approach when, on short final, the second engine failed as well. The aircraft lost height and crashed 1,657 metres short of runway. A passenger was seriously injured while 13 other occupants were killed. Few hours later, the only survivor died from his injuries.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 5 tons above the max landing weight.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Irkutsk: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 1991

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Registration:

CCCP-13330

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Site:

Irkutsk-2 (Northwest/Vostochny)

Schedule:

Tbilisi - Omsk - Irkutsk - Komsomolsk-on-Amur

MSN:

133430

YOM:

1961

Location:

Irkutsk oblast

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

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Aircraft flight hours:

17293

Aircraft flight cycles:

6708

Circumstances:

Following a wrong approach configuration, the twin engine aircraft passed over the runway threshold at a height of 20 meters. At a distance of 300 meters from the runway end, the flight engineer (who was acting as a copilot on this flight) reduced power on both engines above idle. The captain took over control, increased engine power at maximum and initiated a go-around procedure when the left engine autofeathered. At a speed of 170 km/h, the aircraft banked left to an angle of 70° then stalled and crashed 1,526 meters past the runway end. Seven occupants were injured while two others, including one pilot, were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the copilot was intoxicated when he started his duty and was revoked for this flight and replaced by the flight engineer who was in the right seat at the time of the accident. The crew violation of reducing the operating mode of both engines followed by a sudden increase in power resulted in the left engine being automatically feathered. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor crew interactions and coordination;
- Errors in landing calculations;
- Poor approach configuration;
- Disproportionate reaction from the captain;
- The replacement of the copilot by the flight engineer due to his incapacity to fly because he was intoxicated.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Novosibirsk: 9 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1990 at 1310 LT

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CCCP-69320

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