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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Karagishev

Date & Time: May 20, 1993
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
AeroVolga
Registration:
RA-33051
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G218-38
YOM:
1986
Location:
Karagishev
Volgograd oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, after a roll of 200 metres, while at a speed of 80 km/h, the aircraft encountered strong crosswinds and turned for about 30°. The pilot-in-command decided to abort the takeoff procedure when the aircraft struck an earth mound and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Gazimursky Zavod

Date & Time: May 5, 1993
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-33500
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G228-52
YOM:
1988
Location:
Gazimurski Zavod
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, the aircraft deviated to the left, veered off runway and entered a soft ground. Due to strong crosswinds, the aircraft overturned and came to rest upside down. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Viranşehir

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1993
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WZF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G180-32
YOM:
1978
Location:
Viranşehir
Southeastern Anatolia Region (Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Peledui

Date & Time: Jan 30, 1993 at 1818 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Yakutavia
Registration:
CCCP-40479
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Lensk - Peledui - Vitim
MSN:
1G224-56
YOM:
1987
Location:
Peledui
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Despite poor weather conditions, the crew decided to takeoff from Peledui at 1805LT. Two minutes and 30 seconds later, he realized that weather conditions were worse than predicted. In below-minima weather conditions (snowfall and poor visibility), the crew encountered white-out conditions when the aircraft struck the snow-covered surface of the frozen Lena river located 7.5 km southwest of the airport. The aircraft cartwheeled and came to rest upside down. Both pilots and both passengers were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The crew's decision to initiate a flight in below-weather conditions (white-out conditions) under VFR mode.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T in Tushino

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1993
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
26 black
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tushino - Tushino
MSN:
1G236-01
YOM:
1989
Location:
Tushino
Moscow oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While engaged in a skydiving mission out from Tushino Airport, the pilot started the takeoff run before all skydivers were seated, so they were thrown into the back of the cabin. At liftoff, the center of gravity was out of the envelope (too far aft). The aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot and all 10 passengers escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
For unknown reasons, the pilot precipitated the takeoff procedure.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Maykop: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1992
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-71245
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ventsy – Maykop
MSN:
1G207-16
YOM:
1984
Location:
Maykop
Republic of Adygea
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was completing a flight from Ventsy (krai of Krasnodar) to Maykop, carrying two pilots and one mechanic. On approach to Maykop Airport, the crew encountered below minima weather conditions with clouds down to 100 metres and a visibility of 1 km. The crew was unable to establish a visual contact with the runway and when ATC suggested the crew to return to Ventsy, the crew said he was short of fuel. Shortly later, the engine failed; the aircraft lost height and crashed in an open field located 3 km from the airport, bursting into flames. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Weather bulletin transmitted to crew prior to departure from Ventsy was not relevant and did not reflect the actual situation in Maykop. Also ATC failed to transmit suitable information to the crew.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Kostanay

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1992
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07840
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G169-55
YOM:
1976
Location:
Kostanay
Kostanay
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Kostanay while completing a flight on behalf of the Kazakh government. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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