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

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-31498
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Voroshilovgrad - Voroshilovgrad
MSN:
1G199-07
YOM:
1983
Location:
Voroshilovgrad
Luhansk Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The captain allowed three passengers to board the aircraft despite the fact this was prohibited by the company. He asked the copilot to seat in the main cabin and the passengers took place in the cockpit. After takeoff, while flying at low height, he initiated a left turn when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. A pilot and a passenger were killed while three other occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Apr 12, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07392
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G150-27
YOM:
1973
Location:
Gazojak
Lebap Province (Lebap welaýaty)
Country:
Turkmenistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while in initial climb, the single engine stalled and crashed. Occupant's fate unknown.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of control during initial climb was the consequence of the cargo shifting in the cabin.

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

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01648
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G82-42
YOM:
1967
Location:
Saskylakh
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reason.

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

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-40802
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G173-29
YOM:
1977
Location:
Mykolaiv
Mykolaiv Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 40 meters, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed. The occupant's fate remains unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-44643
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G87-20
YOM:
1967
Location:
Esengeldy
Karagandy
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the crew decided to modify his itinerary and initiated a fox hunt. The skis on both main gears were used to kill five foxes. While approaching to kill a sixth animal, the crew failed and the pilot attempted a sharp turn when the aircraft collided with a steep bank of a river located near Esengeldy. The crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Okunevo

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-02531
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G121-15
YOM:
1970
Location:
Okunevo
Republic of Komi
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff while being overloaded. No casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Lugovoi

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70277
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G139-36
YOM:
1972
Location:
Lugovoi
Khantia-Mansia okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Prior to takeoff from Lugovoi, 50 bags of fish (25 kilos each) and other stuff were loaded on board the aircraft. After liftoff, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height and its speed was too low. It rolled to the right then lost height and crashed. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft's weight was 1,200 kilos above MTOW.
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