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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T in Gryazi

Date & Time: May 9, 2014 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RF-00446
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Terbuny – Gryazi
MSN:
1G236-07
YOM:
1989
Location:
Terbuny
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was returning to its base in Gryazi after taking part to a demonstration in Terbuny. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the engine lost power. The aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, impacted power cables and crashed in an open field. All nine occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2Sx in Yaroslavy

Date & Time: Jul 9, 2004
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RA-02230
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Yaroslavy - Yaroslavy
MSN:
1G235-01
YOM:
1989
Location:
Yaroslavy
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew already completed 15 spraying sorties successfully that day. After being refilled with a load of 1,200 kg of chemicals for the next mission, the crew started the takeoff procedure with flaps down to 20° from the middle of the runway which is 850 metres long. At a speed of about 90-100 km/h, the crew started the rotation but the aircraft failed to respond. It overran, struck an embankment located 572 metres past the runway end and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the engine lost power during the takeoff procedure because the fuel filter was blocked by fertilizers that probably fell in the fuel during servicing prior to departure. The decision of the crew to start the takeoff procedure from the middle of the runway was considered as a contributing factor as the distance available was insufficient for a rejected takeoff.

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

Date & Time: Jun 27, 2002 at 0806 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RA-84639
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Dubovoe - Dubovoe
MSN:
1G191-17
YOM:
1981
Location:
Dubovoe
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew as engaged in a crop spraying mission in Dubovoe. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 40 metres, the engine lost power. The airplane lost height and the crew attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 10-15° then collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power following a bird strike. It was determined that the aircraft collided with a bird during initial climb and that the bird came to rest in the carburetor air intake.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Novaya Derevnya

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1998
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Lipetsk Aviation Enterprise
Registration:
RA-02247
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Novaya Derevnya - Novaya Derevnya
MSN:
1G235-18
YOM:
1989
Location:
Novaya Derevnya
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Novaya Derevnya, while climbing to a height of about 10 metres, the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 35°, lost height and crashed into trees located 145 metres further. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stalled during initial climb because snow and ice/frost remained on the wings, tail and fuselage. The following factors were identified:
- The crew failed to inspect the aircraft prior to takeoff,
- The crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures,
- The crew failed to proceed to an appropriate pre-takeoff deicing/cleaning.

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

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1997
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Lipetsk Aviation Enterprise
Registration:
RA-68063
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Lipetsk - Lipetsk
MSN:
1G193-33
YOM:
1981
Location:
Lipetsk
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a spraying mission on behalf of the Dobrinsky farm in Lipetsk. In flight, the captain noted problems with the elevator control tabs and decided to return to his base for controls. While the captain and the mechanic were occupied, the copilot decided to take off alone. Few minutes after departure, the aircraft struck the concrete block of an electric pole (12 metres high) and crashed in a field. The pilot escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The decision of the copilot to perform a solo flight without permission with an aircraft which apparently had technical problems.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Durovo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1987 at 1220 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70226
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Durovo - Durovo
MSN:
1G138-44
YOM:
1972
Location:
Durovo
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
8353
Aircraft flight cycles:
35103
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a spraying mission on behalf of the Dobrinsky State Farm in Durovo, Lipetsk oblast. While flying at a height of about 6 meters, the aircraft nosed down to a 19-23° angle and rolled to the right to 3-6° when it struck trees and crashed 2,5 km from the takeoff/landing area. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the captain consumed alcohol beverages till two hours prior to takeoff and was severely intoxicated at the time of the accident with a level of 2,5‰ in his blood and 5.1‰ in his urine. The body of a Mallard duck was found at the crash site but investigations were unable to determine if the accident was the consequence of an in-flight bird strike or not.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24 in Lipetsk

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-24
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-46732
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Moscow-Bykovo – Lipetsk
MSN:
3 73 005 04
YOM:
1963
Flight number:
SU025
Location:
Lipetsk
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Lipetsk Airport, at a height of some 1,500 meters, one of the crew member unintentionally applied the reverse thrust on both engines. The captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing and the aircraft eventually crash landed short of runway threshold. While all 13 occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Unintentional application of thrust reverser on final approach on part of a crew member.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Lipetsk

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1971 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Yakovlev Yak-40
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-87719
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9 94 04 08
YOM:
1969
Location:
Lipetsk
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an wrong approach configuration, the aircraft landed at an excessive speed, bounced and went out of control. It veered off runway, hit obstacles and came to rest. While all occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2M in Maryinka: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 1968 at 1545 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05977
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Nikitskoye - Nikitskoye
MSN:
6 009 19
YOM:
30
Location:
Maryinka
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
861
Aircraft flight cycles:
2873
Circumstances:
On a crop-spraying flight from Nikitskoye (Kurkino district of the Tula region) for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Pobeda" when probably the control of the flaps and ailerons failed immediately after take-off. Pilot dropped the load and managed to keep control for some time, but after flying 8 km, aircraft banked to the left, turned upside down and crashed in a field of the sovkhoz (state farm) "Polibino" located 1.5 km northwest of Maryinka (Dankov district of the Lipetsk region). The aircraft caught fire and burnt out and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The airplane was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty due to the lack of evidences. Nevertheless, it is believed that the loss of control was caused by a dysfunction of the flaps and/or ailerons for unknown reasons.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Yelets: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1942 at 0130 LT
Type of aircraft:
GVF PS-84
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3484
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Vzdruzhnoye - Ielets
MSN:
184 10 13
YOM:
1941
Location:
Yelets
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Aircraft flight hours:
1267
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Yelets following a supply mission to the soldiers based in Vzdruzhnoye, beyond the enemy lines. The approach to Yelets Airport was attempted by night and poor visibility. The crew completed three circuits around the airport when the pilot in command lost control of the aircraft that crashed near the runway threshold. Three crew members and both passengers were killed while two other occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during an approach attempted in below-minima weather conditions.
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