Kazakhstan

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-70481

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Site:

Schedule:

Amangeldy - Amangeldy

MSN:

1G143-60

YOM:

1973

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

2406

Aircraft flight cycles:

9391

Circumstances:

Following crop-spraying operations for the Bestau sovkhoz (state farm) in the Kustanai region of Kazakhstan, the intoxicated crew made an unauthorized flight to Amangeldy (Komsomolski district of the Aktyubinsk region). While the aircraft was parked there, an intoxicated aviation mechanic took off twice and the aircraft crashed during the second flight on the banks of the river Tolybai and exploded. The only occupant was killed.

Probable cause:

Intoxicated pilot.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2SKh in Novonikolayevka: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 1976 at 1739 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-79935

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Site:

Schedule:

Novonikolayevka - Novonikolayevka

MSN:

1167 473 13

YOM:

1961

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

8766

Aircraft flight cycles:

20533

Circumstances:

On an unauthorized flight during crop spraying operations for the sovkhoz (state farm) of Balapanovski from an airstrip located about 5 km northeast of Novonikolayevka (Beskaragai district of the Semipalatinsk region), the pilot completed a steep turn to left at low height when the airplane stalled and crashed in an open field located 1,700 metres from the airfield at N51°06'12" E79°27'12" and caught fire. The pilot and a passenger were killed while two other passengers were seriously injured. One of the survivor, a teenager, died a day later.

Probable cause:

Poor discipline on part of the pilot who decided to attempt an unauthorized flight with illegal people on board and completed hazardous manoeuvres.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2T in Karaganda

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-02132

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Site:

Mountains

MSN:

1118 473 17

YOM:

1959

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Circumstances:

While flying below-minima weather conditions, the single engine aircraft hit a hill and crashed near Karaganda. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Telikol: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1975 at 1130 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-23645

Flight Phase:

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Site:

Schedule:

Telikol - Telikol

MSN:

1G31-08

YOM:

1963

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

7169

Aircraft flight cycles:

23482

Circumstances:

During a crop-spraying flight for the kolkhoz (collective farm) "Gigant" from Telikol (Shieli district of the Kyzylorda region), the pilot initiated a sharp turn to the left at low height when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located about 7-8 km from Telikol. All three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The pilot took the decision to fly without any copilot and with two unauthorized people on board. He lost control of the airplane following a sharp turn at low height.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Bozoy: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1974 at 1346 LT

Type of aircraft:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-40518

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Site:

Schedule:

Yuzhnyy - Shalkar

MSN:

1G83-21

YOM:

1967

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

6006

Aircraft flight cycles:

6686

Circumstances:

The crew was engaged in several flights between Shalkar and Yuzhnyy, carrying oil field workers. After takeoff from Yuzhnyy, the crew decided to make a stop in Bozoy but there was no passengers to embark so it was decided to continue quickly. Shortly after takeoff, while flying at a relative low height in limited visibility, the single engine airplane struck a radio mast (160 meters high) located near Bozoy. The airplane embedded in the mast at a height of 85 meters. Few debris fell down and all three occupants were ejected and killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew precipitated the departure from Bozoy without checking weather conditions and flight conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor flight planning,
- Marginal weather conditions with low clouds, patches of fog and limited visibility,
- The passenger was illegally on board,
- The crew failed to communicate with ATC,
- Insufficient altitude,
- Wrong decisions.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Shymkent

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-01362

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Site:

MSN:

1G45-11

YOM:

1964

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Shymkent. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Without any details, it was reported the accident was the consequence of a pilot error.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Shyganak: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1974 at 0558 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-91788

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Desert

Schedule:

Shyganak – Kiyakhty – Kuygan – Bakanas – Borailday

MSN:

1G39-05

YOM:

1963

Flight number:

SU1123

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

8947

Aircraft flight cycles:

15197

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Shyganak, one of the passenger entered the cockpit and sat down with both pilots. After the door was closed, the airplane started unusual manoeuvres. At a height of 150 meters, the crew changed heading to 270° when three minutes after departure, the airplane crashed in a desert area located 2 km west of the village. Four passengers were seriously injured while six other occupants including both pilots were killed. Few hours later, three of the four survivors died from their injuries.

Probable cause:

It was determined that after a poor flight organization, the crew allowed a passenger to enter the cockpit without official permission. In unclear circumstances, the crew initiated unusual manoeuvres and full power was set on the engine that may have partially drowned. The airplane pitched down to 5° then banked right to an angle of 40° and struck the ground at a speed of 210-220 km/h before coming to rest 110 meters further.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Petrovka: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1974 at 0348 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-07401

Flight Phase:

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Schedule:

Petrovka - Petrovka

MSN:

1G150-36

YOM:

1973

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

647

Aircraft flight cycles:

3108

Circumstances:

The crew took off at 0330LT for a local spraying mission in the region of Petrovka, North Kazakhstan, with a load of 1,2 ton of pesticides. Less than 20 minutes later, while flying a low height, the airplane entered a nose down attitude of 30° then banked left to 45° before crashing in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured. The copilot died from his injuries three days later on July 1st.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an intense fatigue that suffered the crew. It was determined they flew more than 13 hours everyday during last eight days from 20 to 28 June.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Burabay: 15 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1974 at 1425 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-70351

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