Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Date & Time: Nov 2, 2005
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-24
Operator:
Registration:
RA-46618
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3 73 087 05
YOM:
1973
Location:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport, the nose gear collapsed and punctured the ground floor just behind the cockpit. The aircraft came to rest on the main runway following a course of few dozen metres. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Tupolev TU-154B near Grossevichi: 98 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1995 at 0308 LT
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev TU-154
Operator:
Registration:
RA-85164
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Khabarovsk - Ulan-Ude – Novosibirsk
MSN:
76A164
YOM:
1976
Flight number:
KHB3949
Location:
Grossevichi
Khabarovsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
90
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
98
Captain / Total flying hours:
12225
Captain / Total hours on type:
5054.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
10294
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1620
Aircraft flight hours:
30001
Aircraft flight cycles:
13801
Circumstances:
En route from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Khabarovsk, while cruising at the assigned altitude of 10,600 metres, about 35 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft rolled to the right, entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a mountainous and isolated area located in the Sikhot-Alin Mountain Range. SAR operations were initiated but suspended a day later due to the deterioration of the weather conditions and started again four days later. The wreckage was found 11 days later about 50 km west of Grossevichi. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 98 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew selected the left main fuel tank to feed all three engines after takeoff from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. During 35 minutes of flight, the automatic pilot system was able to control and counteract the imbalance caused by the fuel consumption on one side only. Eventually, the aircraft started to bank right and the crew reaction to an unexpected situation was non compliant, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12A in Ust-Ilimsk: 23 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1994 at 2130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Aero-Nika
Registration:
RA-11790
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Ust-Ilimsk - Omsk - Ermolino
MSN:
13 403 02
YOM:
1961
Location:
Ust-Ilimsk
Irkutsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Aircraft flight hours:
7748
Aircraft flight cycles:
3966
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft departed Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport on a cargo flight to Ermolino with two intermediate stops in Ust-Ilimsk and Omsk, carrying 14 passengers, 9 crew members, 8,6 tons of fish, 2 cars and 2 minibuses. The approach to Ust-Ilimsk Airport was completed by night and poor weather conditions (icing conditions) with a visibility below minima due to low clouds. On short final, the aircraft nosed down and crashed on the top of a hill located 2,1 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all 23 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the accident was the consequence of a stall caused by an insufficient approach speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor weather conditions with icing conditions,
- Visibility below minimums,
- The crew failed to follow the approved procedures,
- The approach speed was too low,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Lack of crew interactions,
- The copilot and the navigator did not have sufficient experience,
- The total weight of the aircraft upon departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport was 7,4 tons over MTOW.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12NKh off Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-12
Operator:
TANTK - Taganrog ANTK
Registration:
82 yellow
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Yuzhno-Kurilsk
MSN:
9 6 017 02
YOM:
1969
Location:
Yuzhno-Kurilsk (Kuril Island)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, the crew realized that the sea was relatively rough with waves of 1,5 meter. Despite the situation, the crew decided to land in the bay. After touchdown, the right float was torn off and the aircraft rolled to the right and came to rest 120 metres offshore, partially submerged. All 20 occupants were rescued while a rescuer died from hypothermia. The aircraft partially sank as the fuselage was cut in several places after suffering chocks with water.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12NKh off Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-12
Operator:
TANTK - Taganrog ANTK
Registration:
65 yellow
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Yuzhno-Kurilsk
MSN:
9 6 014 03
YOM:
1969
Location:
Yuzhno-Kurilsk (Kuril Island)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
34
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew miscalculated speed and propeller pitch on approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk. The seaplane landed at an excessive speed and while making a right turn in shallow water (1,6 metre deep), the right float struck the water surface and was torn off. In the meantime, the aircraft collided with a sandbank, causing a tear in the fuselage. Water entered the cabin and the aircraft came to rest about 20 metres from the shore. All 38 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor approach planning and poor landing techniques on part of the crew.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Petrel: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
51
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Petrel - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Location:
Petrel-Burevestnik (Iturup Island, Kuril Islands)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Petrel-Burevestnik Airport on a flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, carrying three passengers and six crew members on behalf of the KGB/Border Guard. After takeoff, while climbing, the crew was instructed by ATC to initiate a left turn when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Medvezhonok. The wreckage was found about 10 metres below the summit and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the instructions transmitted by local ATC to the crew were non compliant with the published procedures as all crew/aircraft must follow a right turn after departure.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14RR near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk: 9 killed

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1976 at 1656 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-14
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-61752
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
MSN:
1470 012 47
YOM:
1957
Location:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Aircraft flight hours:
6627
Aircraft flight cycles:
4927
Circumstances:
While approaching Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport by night on a survey flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the crew encountered limited visibility and marginal weather conditions. At an altitude of 850 metres, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Ostraya (910 metres high) located 12,5 km from the airport. The wreckage was found three days later. Two passengers (two hydrologists) were found alive while nine other occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
A succession of errors on part of the crew led the aircraft following a wrong track on approach to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport. The lack of visibility and poor weather conditions were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14 near Shakhtersk: 18 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-14
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-91534
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Shakhtersk - Okha
MSN:
1470 011 50
YOM:
1957
Location:
Shakhtersk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Aircraft flight hours:
26509
Aircraft flight cycles:
12772
Circumstances:
The crew started the descent to Shakhtersk Airport in poor weather conditions with low clouds. At an altitude of 950 meters, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Krasnova (1,093 meters high) located about 53 km south of the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 18 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew started the descent prematurely, approximately 15 to 20 km too early, causing the aircraft to approach below the MDA. Due to low clouds, the crew was unable to distinguish the mountain.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2T in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01147
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1 37 473 14
YOM:
1954
Location:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk following an engine failure. The aircraft crash landed in a field and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-18V in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-18
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-75823
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Moscow – Chelyabinsk – Krasnoyarsk – Chita – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
MSN:
182 0049 02
YOM:
1962
Flight number:
SU017
Location:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew started the approach to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by night and heavy rain falls. On short final, the captain realized he was well above the glide so he decided to increase the rate of descent. The airplane struck the runway surface nose first at a speed of 230 km/h and with a positive acceleration of 2,8 g. It bounced then landed a second time with an acceleration of 3,8 g. Upon impact, the nose gear was torn off, the engine number one detached and both wings were bent. Out of control, the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot-in-command. Poor crew coordination and poor weather conditions were considered as contributing factors.
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