Harbin Yunsunji Y-12

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RDPL-34118

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Takeoff (climb)

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Sam Neua - Vientiane

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0043

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1991

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QV702

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Just after liftoff, while climbing to a height of about two metres, the twin engine aircraft encountered downdraft. It struck the runway surface, went out of control and veered off runway. It then collided with a fence and came to rest on a road located 17 metres below. All 15 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, the wind was blowing at 8 knots but apparently changed rapidly and became stronger shortly after rotation.

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Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II in Sam Neua: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 2000 at 1212 LT

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RDPL-34130

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Mountains

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Vientiane – Sam Neua

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0086

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1994

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QV703

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While descending to Sam Neua Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility. Approaching in clouds, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 12 km from the airport. Eight passengers were killed while nine other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended too low in poor visibility. At the time of the accident, the aircraft deviated from the approach path from 4 to 6 km.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II near Erdenet: 28 killed

Date & Time: May 25, 1998 at 0930 LT

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JU-1017

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Mountains

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Erdenet – Mörön

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0064

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1992

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Few minutes after takeoff from Erdenet Airport, while climbing in low visibility due to poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain (2,800 metres high) located few km west of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 28 occupants were killed, 16 adults and 12 children.

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Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II in Mandalgov: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1997

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JU-1020

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Ulan Bator - Mandalgov - Dalanzadgad

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0067

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1991

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OM447

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On final approach to Mandalgov Airport, at a height of 30 metres, the aircraft nosed down and crashed short of runway threshold. Seven passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control on final approach after the aircraft encountered windshear.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II off Palaly: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1997 at 0515 LT

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Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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CR-851

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Flight

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Palaly - Palaly

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0013

YOM:

1986

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Jaffna (Palaly)

Northern Province (வட மாகாணம்)

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Sri Lanka

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Asia

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While completing a maritime patrol flight over the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka by night, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea. all four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Shanghai: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1996 at 1704 LT

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B-3822

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Dalian - Shanghai

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0001

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1991

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Following an uneventful flight from Dalian, the crew started the descent to Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport in limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions. While completing a last turn to join the approach path, the twin engine aircraft crashed on the top of a hill located about 3 km short of runway. A pilot and a passenger were killed while 10 other occupants were injured.

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It was determined that the crew initiated the last turn prematurely, causing the aircraft to descent below the MDA in limited visibility. At the time of the accident, the aircraft deviated 3 km to the right of the approach path. Lack of visibility was a contributing factor.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Iquitos: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1995 at 0730 LT

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OB-1498

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Takeoff (climb)

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Training

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Iquitos - Iquitos

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0049

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1992

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The crew was engaged in a local training flight on behalf of the Peruvian Air Force. Shortly after takeoff from Moronacocha Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Bom Jesus

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1995

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PNP-224

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Government

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