Kawasaki Ki-56 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The crew was engaged in a rescue mission from Susuman to Zyrianka on behalf of the Ministry of Interior (MVD – Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh Del). Shortly after takeoff, the left engine failed and the pilot increased power on the right engine that failed as well. The crew elected to return to Susuman when the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a snowy field located in Berelyokh, about 10 km from Susuman. The aircraft was destroyed and all 7 occupants were killed. Some repairs were recently performed on the right engine and it appears the aircraft was not tested before the flight.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure.

Crash of a Kawasaki Ki-56 in Zyrianka: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1946

Type of aircraft:

Kawasaki Ki-56

Operator:

Registration:

514

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Zyrianka – Seymchan

Location:

Zyrianka

Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked left and then rolled to the right, causing the right wing to hit the ground. Out of control, the aircraft veered to the right and eventually crashed in a snow covered field. Six occupants were slightly injured while a pilot was killed. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was carrying a load of 1,125 kg of various goods plus 1,400 liters of fuel. It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW. Also, the crew did not deice the airplane prior to departure and failed to clear the wings from snow, which was considered as a contributory factor.