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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Norilsk

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32447
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G102-08
YOM:
1969
Location:
Norilsk
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Norilsk-Valek Airport, weather conditions worsened and the visibility was poor due to low clouds. The captain decided too late to return. While completing a turn in clouds, the aircraft struck the rocky slope of Mt Kulgakhtakh located 40 km southeast of Valek Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 18 occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The decision of the crew to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions (visibility below minimums). ATC cleared the crew to takeoff despite he was unaware of the actual weather conditions en route.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Innyaly

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-02763
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Vitim – Tolon – Innyaly
MSN:
1G125-41
YOM:
1971
Location:
Innyaly
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On short final to Innyaly, at a height of one meter, the aircraft 'floated' then rolled to the left, causing the left main gear to struck the ground 150 meters short of runway threshold. The aircraft then rolled for about 250 meters on a wet surface, veered off to the right, went through a wood fence and came to rest with its left gear torn off. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on short final after the crew encountered windshear at low height. It was determined that the wind direction and component changed at the last moment and it was too late for the crew to initiate a go-around procedure. The runway surface was wet and slippery, which was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Lazo

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-40556
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Batagay - Lazo
MSN:
1G84-09
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
SU347D
Location:
Lazo
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:
While approaching the landing area at Lazo, the captain let the copilot conducting the approach but failed to supervise properly his actions. The copilot failed to analyze properly the wind component and on final, the airplane rolled to the right, lost height and crashed. Occupant fate remains unknown. At the time of the accident, the wind was from 150° at 11-21 km/h with gusts at 32 km/h.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to analyze the wind component. Failure of the captain to supervise the copilot's actions. Overconfidence and complacency were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Kakvinskie Pechi

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32402
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sverdlovsk – Ivdel
MSN:
1G101-03
YOM:
1969
Location:
Kakvinskie Pechi
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a mail flight from Sverdlovsk to Ivdel, weather conditions deteriorated with low ceiling and precipitations. The crew decided to continue when the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found 25 km off course. Occupant fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-54849
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ozerny - Ozerny
MSN:
1G184-56
YOM:
1979
Location:
Ozerny
Orenburg oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height on a spraying mission, the pilot-in-command complete a sharp turn when the aircraft banked to an angle of 50°, stalled and crashed in a field. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Leninsky: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1987 at 0750 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-17897
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G205-38
YOM:
1983
Location:
Leninsky
Kostanay
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
1250
Aircraft flight cycles:
5946
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged to treat weeds on behalf of the State Farm of Baumansky, in the Leninsky district. The crew completed a lot of sorties during four consecutive days and several operations were also conducted by night. While flying at a relative low height, the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 45° then lost altitude and crashed in a field 1,000 meters from the takeoff area, bursting into flames. Both occupants were seriously injured but the captain died from his injuries few hours later. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of control was the consequence of a tired crew who did not have sufficient rest time. This caused an overwork and reduced their performances and capabilities.

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

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-40806
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G173-33
YOM:
1977
Location:
Odessa
Odessa Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While engaged in a spraying mission, the single engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed. The exact circumstances of the accident remains unknown as well as the occupant's fate.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew accepted to complete a spraying mission over a field while this was not possible due to flying conditions.

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

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70584
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G127-52
YOM:
1971
Location:
Kulob
Khatlon Province
Country:
Tajikistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the airplane went out of control and collided with a tanker. Occupant fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-35307
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G133-60
YOM:
1972
Location:
Novodugino
Smolensk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed after being caught by downdrafts. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to downdrafts.
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