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On approach to Talon, the crew encountered below weather minimums but attempted to land when the aircraft struck the ground and crashed. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14 near Magadan: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1985

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Some 12 minutes after takeoff from Magadan-Sokol Airport, while flying at a height of 400 meters, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Komendant located in the Ola district, some 30 km northwest of Magadan. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all seven occupants were killed. The flight was performed on behalf of the KGB and Border Guards Unit.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40K in Omsukchan

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1983

Type of aircraft:

Yakovlev Yak-40

Operator:

MAP Arsenyev

Registration:

CCCP-87201

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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9 74 12 56

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1977

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The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight, carrying five passengers, four crew members and a load of 1,930 kilos of fish. Prior to departure, the crew allowed illegal passengers to board as well as additional cargo that was not weighted. During the takeoff roll, the captain realized he would not be able to takeoff so he decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. For unknown reasons, the crew started to brake two seconds later and reduced the speed lever seven seconds later only. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (reversers activated too late), the aircraft overran and came to a halt 200 meters further. A passenger was injured while eight other occupants were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair (irreparable structural damages).

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The crew failed to prepare the flight properly and the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident with a CofG that was too far front. The crew was aware of the situation prior to takeoff.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Susuman: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1977 at 1040 LT

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Antonov AN-2

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CCCP-98368

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Susuman - Susuman

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1 107 473 01

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1958

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12026

Aircraft flight cycles:

8863

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The airplane departed Susuman Airfield at 0826LT on a prospecting mission on behalf of the 22nd Geophysical NPN Group based in Seymchan. It was carrying three crew members and three operators of the NPN Group. While cruising in a valley at an altitude of 800 meters, the airplane struck power cables (it cut three cables), went out of control and crashed in flames 375 meters further. All three crew members were seriously injured and all three passengers were killed.

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It was determined that the crew failed to follow the minimum prescribed altitude during the mission and failed to see and avoid the cables that were located about 50 meters above the ground. A poor flight planning and the fact that the mission was not well organized by the geophysical company were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12TB in Magadan: 10 killed

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1973 at 2336 LT

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Antonov AN-12

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CCCP-12967

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Cargo

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Mountains

Schedule:

Yakutsk - Magadan

MSN:

9 3 465 02

YOM:

1969

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SU10178F

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The airplane was completing a cargo flight from Yakutsk to Magadan, carrying two passengers, eight crew members and a load of 12 tons of vegetables. The approach to Magadan-Sokol Airport was started by night and marginal weather conditions (rain falls). While descending to an altitude of 570 meters, the captain decided to initiate a go-around when the airplane struck the slope of a snow covered mountain and crashed 13,7 km short of runway. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 10 occupants were killed.

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The accident which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain was the consequence of several navigational errors on part of the crew of failed to follow the published procedures. This caused the aircraft to be off course by 5,6 km on approach. The poor visibility due to night and rain falls and the lack of ATC assistance was considered as contributing factors.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14M near Magadan: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1969 at 1247 LT

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Ilyushin II-14

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CCCP-91527

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Cargo

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Magadan - Seymchan - Pevek

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7 34 31 04

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1957

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Aircraft flight hours:

18872

Aircraft flight cycles:

9299

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After takeoff from Magadan Airport, while climbing, a fire erupted in the cabin and smoke spread in the entire cabin and cockpit. The captain reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing in the Khasyn River Valley located about 10 km north of the Magadan Airport. Due to smoke, the pilot lost consciousness and the aircraft struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area eight minutes after takeoff. Two crew members, the copilot and the radio operator, were rescued while three others were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that an electrical short-circuit occurred on a power supply unit of the radio transmitter, causing a major fire that could not be extinguished by the crew.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP near Seymchan: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1968 at 1250 LT

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PZL-Mielec AN-2

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CCCP-91743

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Zyrianka - Seymchan

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1G37-20

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4598

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On a flight from Zyryanka to Seymchan in support of the 121st geodetic expedition, the crew encountered below-minima weather conditions due to low clouds. The crew failed to return and deviated from the prescribed flight path by 25 km and descended in clouds over mountainous terrain. In such conditions, the aircraft crashed at a height of some 1,200 metres into the steep slope of Mount Khapchagai (1,554 metres high) located 61 km northwest of Seymchan. One of the 2 pilots and 4 of the 6 passengers were killed and all survivors were seriously injured. The wreckage and the survivors were found a day later, on 23SEP68.

Probable cause:

Failure of the crew who decided to continue the flight into below-minima weather conditions and failed to return to its departure point.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Gizhiga

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1966 at 0740 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-2

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CCCP-35474

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Yes

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Gizhiga - Gizhiga

MSN:

1 137 473 10

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1960

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The crew left Gizhika at 0615LT on a special flight in the region of the Tayganos Peninsula. While cruising in good weather conditions at an altitude of some 150 meters, the engine run intermittently. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing with the engine windmilling when it struck the ground, lost a part of its tail, ran for 80 meters and came to rest. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was written off. All four occupants were rescued by the crew of a Mil Mi-4 four hours later and transferred to Gizhiga Airport.

Probable cause:

Failure of the engine in flight, maybe following a failure of the carburetor. The aircraft was properly maintained according to procedures and no errors from the crew was found.

Emergency landing of an Ilyushin II-18B in Magadan

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1965

Type of aircraft:

Ilyushin II-18

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CCCP-75688

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Moscow – Krasnoyarsk – Magadan

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189 0012 03

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1959

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On the leg from Krasnoyarsk to Magadan of a flight from Moscow to Magadan, the autopilot system failed while the aircraft was flying at a height of 8,000 metres by night. The aircraft banked to the left at an angle of 80-90°, entered a dive and descended at a speed of 730 km/h. Control was recovered by the crew at a height of some 4,000 metres. The crew managed to land safely at Magadan-Sokol Airport but the aircraft suffered structural damage during the dive with up to 3.8 g forces. Transferred to the Yegoryevsk technical school on 14DEC66, the aircraft was eventually struck of charge in 16FEB71 due to its poor technical condition. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Failure of the autopilot system in flight for undetermined reason.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-18V in Magadan

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1964

Type of aircraft:

Ilyushin II-18

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CCCP-75824

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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182 0049 03

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1962

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On final approach to Magadan Airport, the four engine aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of runway, causing the undercarriage to be sheared off. The airplane belly landed and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

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