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Crash of an Ilyushin II-14T off Cape Schmidt

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-14
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-61788
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cape Schmidt - Cape Schmidt
MSN:
8 34 39 01
YOM:
1958
Location:
Cape Schmidt
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
17992
Aircraft flight cycles:
6989
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cape Schmidt Airfield, while climbing to a height of 100 meters, both engines lost power and failed. The crew attempted to ditch the aircraft in the Akatan lagoon. The airplane came to rest in 50 cm of water about 200 meters offshore. All nine occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was completing a survey flight over the Chokutka Sea.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Keperveyem

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1986
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-91748
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G37-25
YOM:
1963
Location:
Keperveyem
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed near Keperveyem after the crew failed to follow the minimum prescribed altitude.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Cape Schmidt

Date & Time: May 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01200
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1 68 473 12
YOM:
1956
Location:
Cape Schmidt
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, weather conditions deteriorated and the crew failed to return when the airplane struck the ground and crashed. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2T near Omolon

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01250
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1 81 473 17
YOM:
1957
Location:
Omolon
Chukotka okrug
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 crew encountered below-minima weather conditions when the single engine aircraft hit the slope of a hill located near Omolon. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 off Uelen

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-23722
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Lavrentiya - Uelen
MSN:
13547305
YOM:
1953
Location:
Uelen
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Uelen Airstrip, the crew encountered foggy conditions but decided to continue the approach when the airplane struck the water surface and crashed in the Uelen lagoon. The wreckage was found 415 metres short of runway threshold and 35 metres to the left of its extended centerline. There were no casualties. At the time of the accident, the visibility was below minimums.
Probable cause:
The crew continued the approach in below weather conditions until the airplane struck the water surface and crashed in a lagoon.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Anadyr

Date & Time: Jun 9, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-23743
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1 37 473 11
YOM:
1954
Location:
Anadyr
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while flying in below weather minimums. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2T near Markovo

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-41932
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1 26 473 09
YOM:
1952
Location:
Markovo
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a flight from the Anadyr district, the crew encountered below-minima weather conditions when the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain near Markovo. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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 an Ilyushin II-14 in Baranikha

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-14
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-91570
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Baranikha
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Baranikha Airport, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. There were no casualties but the airplane was written off.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14M near Egvekinot: 22 killed

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1969 at 1305 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-14
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-61731
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Anadyr – Egvekinot
MSN:
14600 02 05
YOM:
1956
Flight number:
SU055
Location:
Egvekinot
Chukotka okrug
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Aircraft flight hours:
22964
Aircraft flight cycles:
14302
Circumstances:
The crew left Anadyr Airport at 0919LT bound for Egvekinot but five minutes later, encountered poor weather conditions and decided to return for a safe landing. He left again Anadyr at 1213LT in better conditions. However, while approaching Egvekinot, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to low clouds and was unable to distinguish the mountainous terrain. While descending to a height of 235 meters, the aircraft deviated from the prescribed approach path and hit the slope of Mt Dumka, passed over the top and eventually crashed in flames on the opposite slope. SAR operations were conducted and the wreckage was localised a day later. Five passengers were seriously injured while 22 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The captain took the decision to continue the approach below the minimum safe altitude of 300 meters despite the visibility was low due to poor weather conditions and that he did not have any visual contact with ground. The main approach radio beacon was out of order while the reserve one was running improperly, which was considered as a contributory factor.
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