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Ulan Bator - Mandalgov - Dalanzadgad

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0067

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1991

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OM447

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On final approach to Mandalgov Airport, at a height of 30 metres, the aircraft nosed down and crashed short of runway threshold. Seven passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control on final approach after the aircraft encountered windshear.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Mörön: 42 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1995 at 1230 LT

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BNMAU-10103

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Mountains

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Ulan Bator - Mörön

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5 73 101 03

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1975

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OM557

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The crew initiated the descent to Mörön Airport in marginal weather conditions when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 12 km from the airport. A passenger was seriously injured while 42 other occupants were killed.

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Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to initiate the descent prematurely. Lack of crew discipline and lack of visibility were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 on Mt Marz: 32 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1993 at 1200 LT

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Antonov AN-26

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BNMAU-14102

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Flight

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Mountains

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Ulan Bator - Ölgii

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141 02

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1985

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While descending to Ölgii Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Marz located in the Hangayn Nuruu Mountain Range. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 32 occupants were killed.

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Controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum prescribed altitude. Poor visibility due to poor weather conditions was a contributing factor.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II in Choibalsan

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1992

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Harbin Yunsunji Y-12

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D-0066

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Takeoff (climb)

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0066

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1992

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Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Uliastay

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1990 at 2130 LT

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BNMAU-10208

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Plain, Valley

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Ulan Bator - Uliastay

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5 73 102 08

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1975

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The aircraft departed Ulan Bator Airport at 1835LT, bound for Uliastay. On approach to Uliastay by night, the crew got lost and was unable to locate the airfield. The crew followed a holding pattern and three hours after takeoff, due to fuel shortage, he decided to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a desert area located few km from the airport, slid on the ground, lost a wing and came to rest. All 30 occupants escaped uninjured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Khubsugul

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1987

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Antonov AN-2

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Ulan Bator

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1987

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BNMAU-7710

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2 73 077 10

YOM:

1972

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Ulan Bator

Ulan Bator City District

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Mongolia

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Asia

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Crashed upon landing at Ulan Bator-Buyant Uhaa Airport in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Hurhe

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1986

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PZL-Mielec AN-2

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CCCP-56370

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Flight

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Plain, Valley

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1G179-60

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1978

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En route, the aircraft collided with a bird that went stuck in the engine air intake. The engine lost power and the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

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Loss of engine power following bird strike.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in the Khövsgöl Province

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1985

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BNMAU-10207

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