Crash of an Antonov AN-2T in Pevek

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-02153
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
112047308
YOM:
1959
Location:
Pevek
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Pevek Airport, while climbing, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reason.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK near Tombouctou

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Ray Geophysical
Registration:
N481F
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
26461/15016
YOM:
1944
Location:
Tombouctou
Tombouctou
Country:
Mali
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A loss of engine power en route forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing when the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames north of Tombouctou. All six occupants escaped and only one passenger was slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Owned by Ray Geophysical, the airplane was engaged in a on-demand mission on behalf of Texaco. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in 1973.
Probable cause:
Engine power loss in flight.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Sądów

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1973
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
SP-WCB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G105-47
YOM:
1969
Location:
Sądów
West Pomeranian Voivodeship (Zachodniopomorskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Lisunov LI-2 in the Northwest Territories

Date & Time: May 3, 1973 at 0740 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lisunov LI-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-04244
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3 34 447 01
YOM:
1953
Location:
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed the Polar Station SP-21 in the early morning on a flight to the North Pole (Arctic region) with six crew members and three scientists (hydrologists) on board, and was used for communications with Soviet submarines cruising in the Arctic zone. The crew found a suitable area to land located about 500 km north of the Queen Elizabeth Islands, NWT. After landing, the scientists proceeded to ice inspection and it was reported that the ice thickness was 47 cm, which was considered as insufficient to leave the aircraft parked for a long period. The decision was taken to leave the area to find another one when the left ski went through the ice, followed shortly later by the right ski. The aircraft was blocked into the ice and impossible to move. Due to the presence of sensible equipments on board, it was decided to destroy the airplane that partially sank. All nine occupants were evacuated two days later by the crew of an Antonov AN-2.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Beniah Lake: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1972
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
CF-IFG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
805
YOM:
1955
Location:
Beniah Lake
Nunavut
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After the aircraft crossed the lake at low altitude, the pilot initiated a steep turn to the left to avoid 200 feet hill. Doing so, the left wing tip struck spruce trees and then the ground, causing the aircraft to cartwheel and to crash in flames. Three passengers were injured while a fourth passenger and the pilot were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter at SANAE Station

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1970
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Belgische-Nederlandse Zuidpool Expeditie
Registration:
OO-HAD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
148
YOM:
1956
Location:
SANAE Station
All Antarctica
Country:
Antarctica
Region:
Antarctica
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing at SANAE Station, the single engine airplane lost its skis and landing gear and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lisunov LI-2T in Antarctica

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Lisunov LI-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-04214
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
18435708
YOM:
1950
Location:
Antarctica
All Antarctica
Country:
Antarctica
Region:
Antarctica
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Antarctica in December 1968 (exact date unknown). The aircraft was damaged and later destroyed by a storm.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter on Chapman Glacier

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
VP-FAN
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
619
YOM:
1966
Location:
Chapman Glacier
All Antarctica
Country:
Antarctica
Region:
Antarctica
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from Chapman Glacier (Palmer Land) for unknown reason. All five occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12TP-2 in Blagoveshchensk

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-04366
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1 9 015 10
YOM:
1961
Location:
Blagoveshchensk
Amur oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful geophysical mission, the aircraft was returning to Blagoveshchensk Airport when the left main gear collapsed on landing. The airplane came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while all six crew members were uninjured.
Probable cause:
Gear collapsed on landing.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Murghob: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1966 at 1235 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-79816
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Dushanbe - Murghob
MSN:
1160 473 04
YOM:
1961
Location:
Murghob
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
Country:
Tajikistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Aircraft flight hours:
5087
Aircraft flight cycles:
7483
Circumstances:
On a flight from Dushanbe to Murghob in support of a geological expedition, a fire erupted (probably started by an acetone spill) while the aircraft was flying through the gorge of the river Murghob. The crew attempted a forced landing near the confluence of the rivers Murghob and Zapadny Pshart, some 60 km west of Murghob, but while flying a steep left turn, the aircraft collided with the northern slope of the gorge and crashed. Both pilots and all 4 passengers were killed. The wreckage was found two days later.
Probable cause:
In-flight fire caused by an accidental spill of acetone in the cabin.
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