Susuman | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight from Voronezh to Susuman with intermediate stops in Kurgan, Krasnoyarsk and Lensk, carrying four passengers, five crew members and a load of 3 tons of sausages and cheese. After departure from Kurgan Airport, a fuel pump failed and the crew decided to divert to Novosibirsk-Tolmachevo Airport where repairs were successfully conducted. En route to Susuman, while cruising at an altitude of 5,700 metres, the crew got disoriented and the radio contact were difficult. As the fuel reserves were low, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing 75 km southeast of Zyrianka Airport. With flaps down at 38° and at a speed of 177 km/h, the aircraft crash landed and slid for 488 metres before coming to rest. All nine occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was the result of an emergency landing made necessary after the crew lost his orientation following successive errors during pre-flight and en route. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor flight planning and organization,
- The captain took the unjustified decision to change heading,
- ATC in charge of the Okhotsk region authorized the crew to change heading without knowing the exact position of the aircraft,
- Upon departure, the total weight of the aircraft 5,230 kilos above MTOW,
- Radio communication issues.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24B in Omsukchan

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1994 at 1616 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-24

Operator:

KolymaAvia

Registration:

RA-47718

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Magadan - Omsukchan - Susuman - Magadan

MSN:

69900701

YOM:

1966

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Aircraft flight hours:

38294

Aircraft flight cycles:

29173

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll, at a speed of 170 km/h, the aircraft deviated to the right and collided with a snow bank. It cartwheeled and came to rest. While all 53 occupants evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the runway surface was contaminated with snow and has not been cleared prior to takeoff. It was also reported that the runway lights and edge markings were not clearly visible due to snow.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Susuman: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1977 at 1040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-98368

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Susuman - Susuman

MSN:

1 107 473 01

YOM:

1958

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Aircraft flight hours:

12026

Aircraft flight cycles:

8863

Circumstances:

The airplane departed Susuman Airfield at 0826LT on a prospecting mission on behalf of the 22nd Geophysical NPN Group based in Seymchan. It was carrying three crew members and three operators of the NPN Group. While cruising in a valley at an altitude of 800 meters, the airplane struck power cables (it cut three cables), went out of control and crashed in flames 375 meters further. All three crew members were seriously injured and all three passengers were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew failed to follow the minimum prescribed altitude during the mission and failed to see and avoid the cables that were located about 50 meters above the ground. A poor flight planning and the fact that the mission was not well organized by the geophysical company were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a Kawasaki Ki-56 near Susuman: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1946 at 1015 LT

Type of aircraft:

Kawasaki Ki-56

Operator:

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Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ambulance

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Susuman – Zyrianka

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Circumstances:

The crew was engaged in a rescue mission from Susuman to Zyrianka on behalf of the Ministry of Interior (MVD – Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh Del). Shortly after takeoff, the left engine failed and the pilot increased power on the right engine that failed as well. The crew elected to return to Susuman when the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a snowy field located in Berelyokh, about 10 km from Susuman. The aircraft was destroyed and all 7 occupants were killed. Some repairs were recently performed on the right engine and it appears the aircraft was not tested before the flight.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure.