Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines

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1AJ003-05

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1986

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For unknown reasons, the twin engine aircraft landed hard and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Innyaly

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1987

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CCCP-02763

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Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

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Vitim – Tolon – Innyaly

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1G125-41

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1971

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Innyaly

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Russia

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Asia

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On short final to Innyaly, at a height of one meter, the aircraft 'floated' then rolled to the left, causing the left main gear to struck the ground 150 meters short of runway threshold. The aircraft then rolled for about 250 meters on a wet surface, veered off to the right, went through a wood fence and came to rest with its left gear torn off. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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Loss of control on short final after the crew encountered windshear at low height. It was determined that the wind direction and component changed at the last moment and it was too late for the crew to initiate a go-around procedure. The runway surface was wet and slippery, which was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Lazo

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1987

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CCCP-40556

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Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

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Batagay - Lazo

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1G84-09

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1967

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SU347D

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Lazo

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Russia

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Asia

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While approaching the landing area at Lazo, the captain let the copilot conducting the approach but failed to supervise properly his actions. The copilot failed to analyze properly the wind component and on final, the airplane rolled to the right, lost height and crashed. Occupant fate remains unknown. At the time of the accident, the wind was from 150° at 11-21 km/h with gusts at 32 km/h.

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Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to analyze the wind component. Failure of the captain to supervise the copilot's actions. Overconfidence and complacency were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Kakvinskie Pechi

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1987

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CCCP-32402

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Postal (mail)

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Sverdlovsk – Ivdel

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1G101-03

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1969

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While on a mail flight from Sverdlovsk to Ivdel, weather conditions deteriorated with low ceiling and precipitations. The crew decided to continue when the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found 25 km off course. Occupant fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1987

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CCCP-54849

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Spraying (Agricultural)

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Ozerny - Ozerny

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1G184-56

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1979

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While flying at low height on a spraying mission, the pilot-in-command complete a sharp turn when the aircraft banked to an angle of 50°, stalled and crashed in a field. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Berdyansk: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1987 at 1122 LT

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Yakovlev Yak-40

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CCCP-87826

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Odessa - Berdyansk

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9 24 18 24

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1972

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SU528N

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Following an uneventful flight from Odessa, the crew started the approach and was cleared to descend to 1,200 meters. On final, weather conditions deteriorated with thunderstorm activity and heavy rain falls. Despite a limited visibility and the actual conditions, ATC cleared the aircraft to continue the approach and to land. The three engine aircraft passed over the threshold at a height of 40-50 meters and at an excessive speed of about 250 km/h. The aircraft landed too far down the runway and after touchdown on a wet surface, the crew started the braking maneuver but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, rolled about 450 meters then struck two trees, crossed a road and came to rest in a field, bursting into flames. Two crew members and six passengers were killed while 21 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were below Airport minimums.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- The crew decided to continue the approach in below minimum weather conditions at an excessive speed and above the glide, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway,
- The crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure,
- ATC cleared the crew to land and failed to close the airport and to divert the flight to another suitable airport,
- Poor organization by Meteo services.

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

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1987 at 0750 LT

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CCCP-17897

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1G205-38

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1983

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Aircraft flight hours:

1250

Aircraft flight cycles:

5946

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The crew was engaged to treat weeds on behalf of the State Farm of Baumansky, in the Leninsky district. The crew completed a lot of sorties during four consecutive days and several operations were also conducted by night. While flying at a relative low height, the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 45° then lost altitude and crashed in a field 1,000 meters from the takeoff area, bursting into flames. Both occupants were seriously injured but the captain died from his injuries few hours later. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

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It was determined that the loss of control was the consequence of a tired crew who did not have sufficient rest time. This caused an overwork and reduced their performances and capabilities.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Odessa

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1987

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CCCP-40806

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Spraying (Agricultural)

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