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Crash of a Beriev Be-12PS Chayka at Kacha NAS: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 12, 2012 at 1740 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
18 yellow
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kacha NAS - Kacha NAS
MSN:
3602903
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training mission off the Crimea coast on behalf of the Black Sea Fleet. En route, an engine failed, forcing the crew to return to Kacha NAS. On short final, the airplane descended fast and landed hard, got airborne and climbed to several meters before stalling and crashing near the runway, bursting into flames. The captain, the copilot and the navigator were killed and the radio operator was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post impact fire. The antisubmarine seaplane was also registered RF-12008.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12NKh off Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
82 yellow
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Yuzhno-Kurilsk
MSN:
9 6 017 02
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, the crew realized that the sea was relatively rough with waves of 1,5 meter. Despite the situation, the crew decided to land in the bay. After touchdown, the right float was torn off and the aircraft rolled to the right and came to rest 120 metres offshore, partially submerged. All 20 occupants were rescued while a rescuer died from hypothermia. The aircraft partially sank as the fuselage was cut in several places after suffering chocks with water.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12NKh off Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
65 yellow
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Yuzhno-Kurilsk
MSN:
9 6 014 03
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
34
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew miscalculated speed and propeller pitch on approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk. The seaplane landed at an excessive speed and while making a right turn in shallow water (1,6 metre deep), the right float struck the water surface and was torn off. In the meantime, the aircraft collided with a sandbank, causing a tear in the fuselage. Water entered the cabin and the aircraft came to rest about 20 metres from the shore. All 38 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor approach planning and poor landing techniques on part of the crew.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12P near Veshenskaya

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
40 yellow
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
9 6 014 04
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a fire fighting mission and its crew just landed on the Don River to perform a scooping mission when it collided with a flock of birds that struck the right engine. The aircraft veered to the right and came to rest on the shore. All four crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Birdstrike.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 in Lake Donuzlav

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
16
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
8 6 012 02
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission on Lake Donuzlav. The seaplane landed hard, bounced then came to rest and sank. All four crew members were rescued.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 off Obitochnaya: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
32 red
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7 6 008 05
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While performing a training mission over the Azov Sea, the fire alarm sounded in the cockpit after a hotline located near the right engine broke off, causing hot air to spread in the right wing. In a hurry, the crew mistakenly shut down both engines. The aircraft lost speed and height then crashed into the Sea about 12 km off Obitochnaya. Two crew members were rescued while two others were killed.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 into Lake Donuzlav: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
29
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7 6 008 03
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After landing on Lake Donuzlav, the seaplane hit a floating object, went out of control and sank. Three crew members were killed while a fourth occupant was rescued.
Probable cause:
Collision with an unknown floating object after landing on Lake Donuzlav.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 in Leonidovo

Date & Time: Jul 3, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
0 6 019 03
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While parked at Leonidovo Airport, the airplane was hit by another Beriev Be-12 of the Soviet Navy that went out of control while taxiing. Both aircraft were destroyed in the collision.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 in Leonidovo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 3, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
9 6 014 01
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While taxiing, the aircraft went out of control, veered off taxiway and collided with a parked Beriev Be-12. Three crew members were injured and a fourth was killed. Both aircraft were destroyed.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 into Lake Donuzlav: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
61
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lake Donuzlav - Lake Donuzlav
MSN:
6 6 005 03
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lake Donuzlav, while in initial climb by night, the seaplane struck a flock of birds, stalled and crashed into the sea. All four crew members were killed. They were engaged in a local training mission.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb following a bird strike.