Crash of a Beriev BE-12 in Lake Donuzlav

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
16
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
8 6 012 02
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission on Lake Donuzlav. The seaplane landed hard, bounced then came to rest and sank. All four crew members were rescued.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 into Lake Donuzlav: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
29
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7 6 008 03
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After landing on Lake Donuzlav, the seaplane hit a floating object, went out of control and sank. Three crew members were killed while a fourth occupant was rescued.
Probable cause:
Collision with an unknown floating object after landing on Lake Donuzlav.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 into Lake Donuzlav: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
61
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lake Donuzlav - Lake Donuzlav
MSN:
6 6 005 03
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lake Donuzlav, while in initial climb by night, the seaplane struck a flock of birds, stalled and crashed into the sea. All four crew members were killed. They were engaged in a local training mission.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb following a bird strike.