Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

112647316

YOM:

1959

Location:

Andryushkino

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Landing (descent or approach)

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The crew was engaged in a special flight to repatriate 10 children from vacations in the region of Andryushkino, Yakutia. Following a poor judgement and a poor flight preparation, the crew landed on a too small lake whose length was 380 meters, while a minimum distance of 850 meters was required. With a total weight of 5,050 kg, the single engine airplane struck the bank during takeoff, causing the floats to be damaged. The crew continued the takeoff and upon landing on a second lake few minutes later, the airplane crashed. All 12 occupants escaped without serious injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Poor flight preparation and poor judgment on part of the crew.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14P in Ust-Kuyga

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Ilyushin II-14

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Registration:

CCCP-52053

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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MSN:

047704110

YOM:

1957

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Ust-Kuyga

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After touchdown, the crew started the braking procedure when the flight engineer inadvertently raised the landing gear. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for dozen meters before coming to rest. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Inadvertent raise of the undercarriage after landing.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2V in Bysyttakh

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1973

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Registration:

CCCP-41373

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G66-08

YOM:

1966

Location:

Bysyttakh River

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For unknown reason, the pilot was flying too low when the airplane hit the left bank of the Kotui River and crashed near the mouth of the Bysyttakh River. There were no casualties.
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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Bulun

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-96248

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Survivors:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Schedule:

Bulun - Tiksi

MSN:

1G72-32

YOM:

1966

Location:

Bulun

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The single engine airplane was engaged in a charter flight from Bulun to Tiksi, carrying three crew members, 21 schoolboys and a load of fish (three bags). Prior to takeoff, the copilot and the flight engineer informed the captain about the fact that the aircraft was overloaded but the captain decided to take off. Shortly after rotation, while climbing to a height of 20-25 meters, the airplane nosed up and reached a critical angle of attack. The captain elected to make an emergency landing when control was lost and the airplane crashed in a field. All 24 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Poor flight preparation on part of the captain and wrong decisions.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP near Lensk

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-91726

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G37-03

YOM:

1963

Location:

Lensk

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Crashed in unknown circumstances near Lensk. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P in Chersky

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1972

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Registration:

CCCP-70738

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G130-39

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1971

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Chersky

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Crashed near Chersky following an engine failure. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

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

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1972

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Registration:

CCCP-49369

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MSN:

1G13-23

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1962

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Suntar

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The aircraft was performing a cargo flight, carrying fuel drums. En route, a fire erupted in the cargo compartment, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft landed near Suntar and all occupants managed to escape while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14M in Aldan

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1972 at 1931 LT

Type of aircraft:

Ilyushin II-14

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-91537

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Site:

Schedule:

Aldan – Chulman – Takhtamygda – Chita – Irkutsk

MSN:

1470 012 02

YOM:

1957

Flight number:

SU423

Location:

Aldan

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