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Sakhalin oblast

Crash of a Tupolev TU-142MZ in the Tatar Strait: 11 killed

Date & Time: Nov 6, 2009 at 2119 LT
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev TU-142
Operator:
Registration:
55 red
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Mongokhto AFB - Mongokhto AFB
MSN:
0 60 41 75
YOM:
1990
Location:
Tatar Strait
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
Following a training flight over the Okhotsk Sea, the four engine was returning to its base at Mongokhto AFB. While descending by night, the aircraft crashed in the Tatar Strait between the Island of Sakhalin and the Sikhote-Alin region. Some debris were found about 15 km off Sadinga Cape. All 11 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Tupolev TU-134AK at Dolinsk-Sokol AFB

Date & Time: Mar 26, 2009
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev TU-134
Operator:
Registration:
RA-65981
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
63250
YOM:
1980
Location:
Dolinsk-Sokol AFB
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On take off roll at dusk during heavy snow falls, the aircraft veered off runway to the left and collided with a snow mound (1,2 meter high). The nose gear was torn off while both main gears collapsed. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was used for the Far East Command.
Probable cause:
It appears that runway was not properly cleaned from snow prior to takeoff.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Date & Time: Nov 2, 2005
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-24
Operator:
Registration:
RA-46618
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3 73 087 05
YOM:
1973
Location:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport, the nose gear collapsed and punctured the ground floor just behind the cockpit. The aircraft came to rest on the main runway following a course of few dozen metres. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BK in Petrel

Date & Time: Oct 3, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Registration:
04 red
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8 34 60 05
YOM:
1968
Location:
Petrel-Burevestnik (Iturup Island, Kuril Islands)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest 200 metres further. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12NKh off Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-12
Operator:
TANTK - Taganrog ANTK
Registration:
82 yellow
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Yuzhno-Kurilsk
MSN:
9 6 017 02
YOM:
1969
Location:
Yuzhno-Kurilsk (Kuril Island)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, the crew realized that the sea was relatively rough with waves of 1,5 meter. Despite the situation, the crew decided to land in the bay. After touchdown, the right float was torn off and the aircraft rolled to the right and came to rest 120 metres offshore, partially submerged. All 20 occupants were rescued while a rescuer died from hypothermia. The aircraft partially sank as the fuselage was cut in several places after suffering chocks with water.

Crash of a Beriev BE-12NKh off Yuzhno-Kurilsk

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-12
Operator:
TANTK - Taganrog ANTK
Registration:
65 yellow
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Yuzhno-Kurilsk
MSN:
9 6 014 03
YOM:
1969
Location:
Yuzhno-Kurilsk (Kuril Island)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
34
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew miscalculated speed and propeller pitch on approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk. The seaplane landed at an excessive speed and while making a right turn in shallow water (1,6 metre deep), the right float struck the water surface and was torn off. In the meantime, the aircraft collided with a sandbank, causing a tear in the fuselage. Water entered the cabin and the aircraft came to rest about 20 metres from the shore. All 38 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor approach planning and poor landing techniques on part of the crew.

Crash of a Let L-410UVP in Bajkovo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Let L-410
Operator:
Kamchatavia
Registration:
CCCP-67130
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Bajkovo
MSN:
80 03 26
YOM:
1980
Location:
Bajkovo (Shumshu Island)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On approach to Bajkovo Airfield under VFR mode, the crew encountered poor visibility with local fog banks. At an altitude of about 300 metres, while flying in fog, the twin engine aircraft struck a hill and crashed 5 km from the airstrip. A propeller detached and penetrated the fuselage, killing one passenger. All other occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew continued the approach under VFR mode in below minima weather conditions. It was also reported that the aircraft departed Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport with a total weight of 262 kilos above MTOW.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Petrel: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
51
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Petrel - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Location:
Petrel-Burevestnik (Iturup Island, Kuril Islands)
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Petrel-Burevestnik Airport on a flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, carrying three passengers and six crew members on behalf of the KGB/Border Guard. After takeoff, while climbing, the crew was instructed by ATC to initiate a left turn when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Medvezhonok. The wreckage was found about 10 metres below the summit and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the instructions transmitted by local ATC to the crew were non compliant with the published procedures as all crew/aircraft must follow a right turn after departure.

Crash of an Antonov AN-24 in Shakhtersk

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-24
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-47164
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Khabarovsk - Shakhtersk
MSN:
89901706
YOM:
1968
Location:
Shakhtersk
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
39
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck an embankment located 60 meters short of runway threshold. The nose gear was torn off and after touchdown, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All 43 occupants were rescued, among them 13 were injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Okha: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
03 yellow
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Okha - Okha
Location:
Okha
Sakhalin oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was completing a local skydiving mission at Okha Airport on behalf of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Aeroklub. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 50 meters, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. Three skydivers were killed while all 12 other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW while the CofG was too far aft the limit. The stall occurred at a too low altitude to expect recovery.
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