Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II near Erdenet: 28 killed
Date & Time:
May 25, 1998 at 0930 LT
Operator:
Registration:
JU-1017
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Erdenet – Mörön
MSN:
0064
YOM:
1992
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
26
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
28
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Erdenet Airport, while climbing in low visibility due to poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain (2,800 metres high) located few km west of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 28 occupants were killed, 16 adults and 12 children.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
