Crash of an Antonov AN-24B near Sakhanskoye

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-46567
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kiev - Odessa
MSN:
8 73 047 08
YOM:
1968
Flight number:
SU395
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
About 52 minutes after takeoff from Kiev-Borispol Airport, while cruising at an altitude of 5,100 meters, the crew was cleared to start the descent to Odessa Airport when the captain informed ATC about a fire in the cockpit. Fire extinguishers were used but without success and due to thick smoke spreading in the cockpit, the crew was unable to read their instruments. In such situation, the captain decided to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in an open field, slid for few dozen meters and came to rest in flames. All 27 occupants were able to evacuate the cabin and were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
The in-flight fire in the cockpit was the consequence of an electrical short-circuit in the wiring of a switch located in the heating system due to a design defect. It was also reported that the maintenance failed to meet standard requirements.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Dnipropetrovsk

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-54883
Flight Phase:
MSN:
1G185-50
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances after the crew got distracted. Occupant's fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1982 at 1640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82904
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Novyi Buh - Novyi Buh
MSN:
1G169-21
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Aircraft flight hours:
4596
Aircraft flight cycles:
22215
Circumstances:
The crew was dispatched in Novyi Buh to perform local crop spraying mission. Several rotations were conducted in the morning and the afternoon. During the lunch break, the crew consumed alcoholic beverages. At the end of the afternoon, four employees from the local farm came on board the airplane for a local flight. After takeoff, the crew performed hazardous manoeuvres at low height when the aircraft struck trees, stalled and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
At the time of the accident, all six occupants were intoxicated. Analysis revealed a blood alcohol level of 2,81‰ for the pilot and 1,39‰ for the copilot.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 off Obitochnaya: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
32 red
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7 6 008 05
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While performing a training mission over the Azov Sea, the fire alarm sounded in the cockpit after a hotline located near the right engine broke off, causing hot air to spread in the right wing. In a hurry, the crew mistakenly shut down both engines. The aircraft lost speed and height then crashed into the Sea about 12 km off Obitochnaya. Two crew members were rescued while two others were killed.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Dniepropetrovsk

Date & Time: May 31, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-87485
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
9 44 13 38
YOM:
1974
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
31
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Dnepropetrovsk Airport was completed in strong crosswinds. Following several errors on part of the crew on approach, the captain led the aircraft descending below the glide and failed to initiate a go-around. Upon touchdown, the left main gear collapsed and the left wing hit the ground. The aircraft veered off runway to the left and came to rest in flames. All 35 occupants were evacuated, among them 14 were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew.

Crash of a Tupolev TU-134A in Simferopol

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-65871
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kiev - Simferopol
MSN:
28311
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
59
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
11492
Aircraft flight cycles:
8206
Circumstances:
Brakes and tires overheated during a pre-takeoff inappropriate taxiing manoeuvre at Kiev-Borispol Airport. During the takeoff roll at Borispol Airport, at a speed of 135 km/h, the crew was instructed to abandon the takeoff as he did not receive any clearance. The crew interrupted the procedure and was later cleared for a second departure. During this manoeuvre, brakes and tires overheated again. Upon touchdown at Simferopol Airport, a tire located on the right main gear exploded. Debris struck the lower part of the right wing and punctured a fuel tank. Fuel spilled and a fire erupted. The crew was able to stop the plane on the runway and all 65 occupants were evacuated, among them 29 passengers were injured. The aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
A tire burst on landing after overheating during an abandoned takeoff and taxi procedure at Kiev-Borispol Airport. A poor flight preparation and a lack of crew training were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2M near Voroshilovgrad

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-02357
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7 014 45
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot initiated a local flight without permission and while flying at an insufficient altitude, the airplane crashed. The pilot was injured.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Chernihiv

Date & Time: Nov 11, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-41364
Flight Phase:
MSN:
1G63-01
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Chernihiv. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
The accident occurred after the crew got distracted in flight.

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

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1980 at 0933 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32507
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Volodarka - Volodarka
MSN:
1G103-34
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
8595
Aircraft flight cycles:
38378
Circumstances:
The crew departed Volodarka Airfield in the morning on a local flight in marginal but acceptable weather conditions. About 30 minutes into the flight, weather conditions worsened and the visibility dropped due to fog. The pilot-in-command was unable to locate the airfield and while descending over a snow covered ground, he lost control of the airplane that struck the ground at a speed of 160 km/h and crashed 60 meters further. The captain was seriously injured and the copilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane following a spatial disorientation while approaching a snow covered field in limited visibility (300 meters) due to fog. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor flight preparation,
- The weather was worse than forecasted,
- The fog was not forecasted,
- The crew decided to initiate the flight in unfavorable weather conditions.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Mykolaiv

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-35124
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G112-06
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed following an engine failure. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.