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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Nazimovo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07877
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G170-36
YOM:
1976
Location:
Nazimovo
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew received a special permission for an ambulance flight as the weather conditions were poor and the visibility was below minimums. En route, the crew encountered snow falls and icing conditions when the aircraft crashed in the region of Nazimovo. As the airplane failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were initiated but eventually abandoned after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the four occupant was found. The wreckage was found on 18 June 1986 in an isolated area. It was determined that the aircraft struck tree tops in a 30° nose-down angle and crashed in a wooded area.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Ugohan River

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32103
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G93-09
YOM:
1968
Location:
Ugohan River
Khabarovsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Struck a hill and crashed near Ugohan River, south of Khabarovsk krai, while cruising at an insufficient altitude. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew to respect the minimum safe altitude.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Shymkent: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32071
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G92-27
YOM:
1968
Location:
Shymkent
South Kazakhstan
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a spraying mission for a local State farm located in the region of Shymkent. While cruising at low level, the crew encountered technical problems as the chemical products could not be sprayed properly. The crew focused on the problem and failed to realize that the aircraft lost altitude and crashed in a field. A pilot was killed and another was injured.
Probable cause:
The crew initiated a crop spraying mission knowing that some equipments were not functioning properly.

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

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1985 at 1123 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01789
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Verkhoyansk - Yunkyur
MSN:
1G107-36
YOM:
1969
Flight number:
SU337I
Location:
Yunkyur
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
3329
Circumstances:
On final approach to Yunkyur (Sartan) Airstrip, the engine control lever disconnected following a faulty maintenance. The crew attempted an emergency landing in the tundra when the aircraft crash landed few km from the airfield. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All 14 occupants were evacuated, among them three passengers were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine control lever disconnected on final approach due to faulty maintenance.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Toora-Khem

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70742
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G130-43
YOM:
1971
Location:
Toora-Khem
Republic of Tuva
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed near the Kara-Os River, in the region of Toora-Khem, following an in-flight engine failure. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 on Mt Konder: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-17992
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1G210-16
YOM:
1984
Location:
Mt Konder
Khabarovsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a cargo flight, weather conditions worsened. Instead of returning to his departure point, the crew decided to continue the flight in adverse weather conditions. While cruising at an insufficient altitude under VFR mode in IMC conditions, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the Konder Mountain Range. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were worse than forecasted and the visibility was poor due to low clouds and rain falls.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Karsi

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-54960
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G188-09
YOM:
1980
Location:
Karsi
Qashqadaryo Province (Qashqadaryo viloyati)
Country:
Uzbekistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in the region of Karsi after being caught by low level windshear. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to windshear.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Krasnoslobodsk: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-09602
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Krasnoslobodsk - Krasnoslobodsk
MSN:
1G74-23
YOM:
1966
Location:
Krasnoslobodsk
Republic of Mordovia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Following spraying operations, the intoxicated crew allowed a farmer to embark for a local flight. After takeoff, while flying at low height, the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers when control was lost. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed. Both pilots were killed while the passenger was injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control at low altitude after the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers while being intoxicated.

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

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1985
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-55706
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
MSN:
1G48-38
YOM:
1964
Location:
Selitrennoye
Astrakhan oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a crop spraying flight when the engine failed due to problems with the carburetor. At a height of 60 meters, the aircraft banked left, stalled and crashed onto a residential building located in Selitrennoye. Both pilots were injured while the aircraft was destroyed. There were no injuries on the ground.
Probable cause:
Engine failure following carburetor problems.
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