Region
Asia

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2V in Bysyttakh

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1973
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-41373
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G66-08
YOM:
1966
Location:
Bysyttakh River
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the pilot was flying too low when the airplane hit the left bank of the Kotui River and crashed near the mouth of the Bysyttakh River. There were no casualties.
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Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Arkhangelsk: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1973 at 1557 LT
Type of aircraft:
Yakovlev Yak-40
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-87790
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Arkhangelsk - Kotlas
MSN:
9 04 05 15
YOM:
1970
Flight number:
A-547
Location:
Arkhangelsk-Talagi
Arkhangelsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
29
Aircraft flight hours:
2171
Aircraft flight cycles:
2455
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Arkhangelsk-Talagi Airport, at a speed of 160 km/h, the captain started the rotation but the airplane failed to rotate. The pilot failed to abort and asked the copilot to detect the reason of the problem when, after a course of 2,250 meters, the airplane overran the runway. It rolled in bushes on a distance of 314 meters then struck the localizer antenna and a small building located 116 meters further. Out of control, the airplane continued on a distance of 55 meters and collided with a concrete pillar before coming to rest in flames. The copilot was killed, the captain and the flight engineer as well as 11 passengers were injured, the others 17 occupants were unhurt. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
It was determined that an electrical problem from an unknown source occurred on the elevators locking system, causing the elevators to be jammed during the takeoff procedure. The reaction of the captain was inadequate as he failed to abandon the takeoff manoeuvre when the problem was detected.

Crash of PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Chumikan

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1973
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-33242
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G57-45
YOM:
1965
Location:
Chumikan
Khabarovsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair but there were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Shakhty

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1973
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70807
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G133-10
YOM:
1971
Location:
Shakhty
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the single engine landed hard and suffered heavy structural damages. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Stavropol

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-98233
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1 98 473 11
YOM:
1958
Location:
Stavropol
Stavropol Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from a dusty terrain, the visibility was very limited due to dust when the airplane struck a car and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Ordzhonikidzevskaya

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1973
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-35559
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G115-10
YOM:
1970
Location:
Ordzhonikidzevskaya
Republic of Ingushetia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying in high temperatures, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed. There were no casualties. It is reported that the aircraft stalled due to a pilot error.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.

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 a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Irkutsk

Date & Time: Jun 25, 1973
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32558
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G104-35
YOM:
1969
Location:
Irkutsk
Irkutsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the aircraft hit obstacles and crashed. There were no casualties.

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

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1973 at 1515 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01353
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Adamovka - Adamovka
MSN:
1G45-02
YOM:
1964
Location:
Adamovka
Orenburg oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
7731
Circumstances:
Following crop-spraying operations for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Obilny" in the Adamovka district of the Orenburg region, the intoxicated pilot performed unauthorized manoeuvre at low height when he lost control of the airplane that crashed 5 km east of the administrative building of the farm. The pilot and the sole passenger (an intoxicated aircraft mechanic) were killed. It was reported that the pilot blood alcohol level was 3‰ and 0,8‰ for the passenger.
Probable cause:
Intoxicated pilot.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Abakan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1973 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-09228
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G22-06
YOM:
1962
Location:
Abakan
Republic of Khakassia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
8770
Aircraft flight cycles:
14599
Circumstances:
While on a crop-spraying flight for the sovkhoz (state farm) 'Rossiya' located in the Altai district of Khakassia, the crew got distracted from piloting for unknown reason. While flying a turn at a height of some 15-20 metres, the aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field located about 45 km south of Abakan. A pilot and the passenger, a local guide, were killed, while the second pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Crew distraction.
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