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The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a charter flight from Munich to Magnitogorsk and back, with an intermediate stop in Moscow to pick up a Russian navigator. Shortly after takeoff, at a height of about 15 metres, the aircraft banked left and impacted the ground some 30 metres to the left of the runway. Out of control, it rolled for about 325 metres before coming to rest. A pilot was killed while six other occupants were seriously injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Zyrianka

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1994 at 1257 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-26

Operator:

Kosmos & Transport

Registration:

RA-88286

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Voronezh – Kurgan – Krasnoyarsk – Lensk – Susuman

MSN:

08 02

YOM:

1978

Flight number:

KP9390

Location:

Zyrianka

Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

12364

Aircraft flight cycles:

8210

Circumstances:

The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight from Voronezh to Susuman with intermediate stops in Kurgan, Krasnoyarsk and Lensk, carrying four passengers, five crew members and a load of 3 tons of sausages and cheese. After departure from Kurgan Airport, a fuel pump failed and the crew decided to divert to Novosibirsk-Tolmachevo Airport where repairs were successfully conducted. En route to Susuman, while cruising at an altitude of 5,700 metres, the crew got disoriented and the radio contact were difficult. As the fuel reserves were low, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing 75 km southeast of Zyrianka Airport. With flaps down at 38° and at a speed of 177 km/h, the aircraft crash landed and slid for 488 metres before coming to rest. All nine occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was the result of an emergency landing made necessary after the crew lost his orientation following successive errors during pre-flight and en route. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor flight planning and organization,
- The captain took the unjustified decision to change heading,
- ATC in charge of the Okhotsk region authorized the crew to change heading without knowing the exact position of the aircraft,
- Upon departure, the total weight of the aircraft 5,230 kilos above MTOW,
- Radio communication issues.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Batagay: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1994 at 1032 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Yakutavia

Registration:

CCCP-33008

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Batagay – Verkhoyansk – Sartan – Barylas – Arylakh

MSN:

1G217-55

YOM:

1986

Location:

Batagay

Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Batagay Airport, while climbing to a height of about 50 metres, the aircraft nosed up. Rather than reducing engine power, the captain asked the passengers to come to the front of the cabin when the aircraft rolled to the left, stalled and crashed 80 metres to the left of the runway. Seven passengers were killed while 12 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The aircraft stalled during initial climb due to the combination of the following factors:
- The crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures,
- No mass and balance sheet was calculated prior to departure,
- Four passengers were not mentioned on the pax manifest,
- At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 503 kilos above MTOW,
- The CofG was 5,2% above the rear permissible limit.

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:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Ust-Ilimsk - Omsk - Ermolino

MSN:

13 403 02

YOM:

1961

Location:

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

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.

Ground explosion of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Makhachkala: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1994 at 0652 LT

Type of aircraft:

Yakovlev Yak-40

Operator:

Registration:

RA-88254

Flight Phase:

Parking

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Ashgabad - Makhachkala - Rostov-on-Don

MSN:

9710952

YOM:

1977

Flight number:

156

Location:

Country:

Region:

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Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

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Circumstances:

On October 25, after takeoff from Makhachkala Airport, en route to Rostov, a hijacker entered the cockpit and ordered the crew to return to Makhachkala. He later requested a ransom of 2 millions US$ and asked to be flown to Iran. Within the next two day, all passengers were released and the hijacker remained in the airplane with both pilots. In the morning of October 27, while the hijacker fall asleep, both pilots left the airplane and the police stormed the aircraft. The hijacker was able to detonate a home made explosive device in the cockpit and was killed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Explosion of a home made explosive device.

Crash of an Antonov AN-72 in Vorkuta

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1994

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-72

Operator:

Federal Border Guard Aviation Command

Registration:

RA-72960

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Government

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

36572093865

YOM:

1981

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Vorkuta, the left engine suffered a hydraulic failure. The crew lost control of the aircraft that deviated to the left, veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All 34 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Chaibukha: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1994 at 1110 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-8

Operator:

Arsenyev Aviation Production Association

Registration:

RA-27209

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Arsenyev - Khabarovsk - Chaibukha - Bukhta Provideniya

MSN:

0A3460

YOM:

1960

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

15611

Aircraft flight cycles:

5815

Circumstances:

The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Arsenyev to Bukhta Provideniya with intermediate stops in Khabarovsk and Chaibukha, carrying 15 passengers, 6 crew members and a load of six tons of fruits and vegetables. During the takeoff roll from Chaibukha Airport, following a misunderstanding by the crew, the pilot-in-command failed to initiate the rotation and takeoff. The aircraft rolled for about 2,250 metres, overran, went through a fence and came to rest in a swampy area. Four crew members and four passengers were killed while 13 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of a poor flight preparation and wrong takeoff configuration on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The takeoff was rushed and the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist,
- The elevators were selected in an inappropriate angle during takeoff,
- The total weight of the aircraft was above MTOW,
- The crew did not have sufficient rest time,
- Due to fatigue, the crew performances were reduced,
- A certain level/degree of alcohol was found in the captain's blood,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Misunderstanding by the crew,
- The pilot-in-command failed to initiate the rotation,
- The crew failed to abandon the takeoff procedure while it was obviously compromised.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Elista

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1994 at 1136 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-8

Operator:

MAP Kaluga Motors

Registration:

RA-59504

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Kaluga - Yerevan - Elista - Kaluga

MSN:

0B3480

YOM:

1960

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

14447

Aircraft flight cycles:

6880

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Elista Airport, while climbing to the altitude of 2,000 metres, the crew reported to ATC that a fire erupted in the cargo compartment and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. The crew was able to extinguish the fire but several hydraulic lines were severed and the crew was unable to lower the undercarriage while the flaps could be extended in a 10° angle only. The aircraft belly landed and slid on runway for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All 24 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 near Vanavara: 28 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1994 at 1738 LT

Type of aircraft:

Yakovlev Yak-40

Operator:

Cheremshanka Airlines

Registration:

RA-87468

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Krasnoyarsk - Tura

MSN:

9 44 13 37

YOM:

1974

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

22203

Aircraft flight cycles:

17220

Circumstances:

Following an uneventful flight from Krasnoyarsk, the crew was approaching Tura Airport when he encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility upon arrival. Unable to establish a visual contact with the runway, the crew decided to initiate a go-around and followed a holding pattern. Two other approaches were abandoned during the following minutes. Eventually, the crew decided to divert to Vanavara Airport which is located 450 km southeast of Tura. Following a total flight time of 3 hours and 45 minutes, while descending to Vanavara Airport, all three engines stopped simultaneously. The captain attempted an emergency landing in a cleared area when the aircraft struck trees at a speed of 235 km/h. Out of control, it crashed on the shore of the Chamba river, coming to rest upside down. The wreckage was found 41 km north-northwest of Vanavara and all 28 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that all three engine failed simultaneously due to a fuel exhaustion. Following a poor flight planning, the crew decided to chose Vanavara as the alternate airport (450 km from Tura) while the airport of Baykit was located 110 km from Tura and weather conditions were good at this time.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- The crew incorrectly calculated the total amount of fuel necessary for the request flight and the alternate airport,
- The crew was unaware of the deterioration of the weather conditions in Tura after the ground personnel based at Tura Airport failed to conduct efficient observations and inform the crew accordingly,
- The deviation, allowed by crew during the first straight-in approach, which was caused, probably, by short-term de-energizing of the Outer Marker beacon and by incorrect determination by the crew of removal to VPP under these conditions,
- Failure of the crew to monitor the approach pattern parameters during the second and third approaches to Tura Airport in below minimums visibility,
- The crew started the descent to Vanavara Airport prematurely following a wrong flight altitude selection.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Grozny: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1994

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-2

Operator:

Chechnya Air Force

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Grozny - Grozny

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

While completing a survey flight in the region of Grozny, the single engine aircraft was shot down by ground fire and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down.

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