Crash of an Antonov AN-2V in Turukhansk: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1975 at 0935 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-98302
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Turukhansk - Munduiskoye Lake
MSN:
1102 473 11
YOM:
1958
Location:
Turukhansk
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
13759
Aircraft flight cycles:
9937
Circumstances:
On a cargo flight from Turukhansk to Lake Munduiskoye, when flew according to VFR although the weather (low clouds) did not allow for this. The aircraft deviated from the prescribed flight path, entered clouds and crashed at a height of 395 metres into the rocky slope of a hill (410 metres) located some 72 km northwest of Turukhansk which was not indicated on the flight map. All 3 crew were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions.

Crash of a Lisunov LI-2 near Serkovo: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1951 at 0931 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lisunov LI-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L4775
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Turukhansk – Igarka
MSN:
184 340 04
YOM:
20
Flight number:
SU033
Location:
Serkovo
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Aircraft flight hours:
1470
Circumstances:
The crew left Turukhansk Airport in the morning in marginal weather conditions consisting of rain falls and a visibility estimated between 4 and 10 km. About 115 km north of Turukhansk, the visibility dropped to one km and the pilot-in-command modified his route and decided to reduce his altitude to maintain a visual contact with the ground when the aircraft hit tree tops with its left wing. It continued for one km then banked left and crashed in a dense wooded area located about 25 km north of the village of Serkovo. All four crew members and two passengers were killed while 9 other passengers were injured, three seriously.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew decided to fly under visual flight rules in IFR conditions and below minima. Also, the pilot-in-command modified his route without prior permission, which was considered as a contributory factor.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-45-DK in Turukhansk: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1950 at 1623 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L1098
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Krasnoyarsk – Turukhansk – Dudinka
MSN:
16974/34235
YOM:
1945
Location:
Turukhansk
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
3858
Circumstances:
While approaching Dudinka Airport, the visibility was below minima and the crew decided to return to Turukhansk Airport. The approach was performed in severe icing conditions. On final, when the landing gear were lowered, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located 2 km short of runway. Two passengers were killed while all ten other occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
It appears that the final approach was completed in severe icing conditions and that the approach speed was insufficient, which caused the aircraft to stall when the undercarriages were lowered.

Crash of a Douglas A-20 Havoc near Turukhansk: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-F284
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Podkamennaya Tunguska – Turukhansk
Location:
Turukhansk
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Turukhansk, after passing over Imbatsk, the aircraft disappeared and was lost without trace.

Crash of a Naval Aircraft Factory PBN-1 Nomad in Turukhansk: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1948 at 1740 LT
Type of aircraft:
Naval Aircraft Factory PBN-1 Nomad
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L789
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Krasnoyarsk – Podkamennaya Tunguska – Turukhansk – Valek
MSN:
02879
YOM:
1944
Location:
Turukhansk
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
523
Circumstances:
On approach to Turukhansk, the wind was gusting to 43 km/h. Waves up to 50 cm were spotted in the Enisey River. On landing, the seaplane hit three successive waves and plunged into the water. The cockpit separated from the rest of the fuselage, the aircraft came to rest and sank. Three passengers, two women and one child, were killed while 17 other occupants were rescued, five of them seriously injured. The aircraft was a total loss.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew. It was reported that the captain was not properly trained on this type of aircraft. Also, the training program was not appropriate.
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