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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Serov: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 2012 at 2211 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Avia-Zov
Registration:
RA-40312
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Serov - Serov
MSN:
1G221-48
YOM:
1986
Location:
Serov
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Captain / Total flying hours:
8281
Captain / Total hours on type:
5977.00
Aircraft flight hours:
3966
Aircraft flight cycles:
12000
Circumstances:
In the evening of 11JUN2012, a group of 13 people departed Serov Airport at 2200LT on an illegal trip with an unknown destination, maybe for fishing, sauna or any other party. The aircraft failed to return and was lost without trace. Local Authorities performed search and rescue on more than 275,000 square km until 23JUL2012 without success. It seems that all occupants were intoxicated when they took the airplane, among them the Chief of Serov City Police, three of his deputies, an airport guard and several others. On Saturday 05MAY2013, local hunters found the burnt wreckage and the skeletonized remains of the bodies on a marshland, some 10 km southwest of Serov Airport.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the airplane was flying at low height when its left lower wing impacted tree tops. The aircraft then rolled to the left to an angle of 90° and crashed, bursting into flames. At the time of the accident, the pilot and other occupants were intoxicated.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Dec 26, 2006
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Aramil-Uktus
Registration:
RA-33565
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Puksinka - Vagel
MSN:
1G230-02
YOM:
1988
Location:
Shaburovo
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On a flight from Puksinka to Vagel, while flying at an altitude of 300 metres, the engine lost power. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area located near Shaburovo, coming to rest hanging in trees about 2 metres above the ground. All 3 crew and 10 passengers survived but the occupants sustained various injuries from jumping down from the plane that was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems for unknown reasons. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operated above the MTOW.

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

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1994
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
RA-40894
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G215-31
YOM:
1985
Location:
Tavda
Sverdlovsk oblast
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 technical problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in the region of Tavda and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Byngi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Byngi - Byngi
Location:
Byngi
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a local skydiving mission. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 30 metres, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. A skydiver was killed while four others and the pilot were injured.
Probable cause:
Complete engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-42 in Sverdlovsk: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1990 at 0153 LT
Type of aircraft:
Yakovlev Yak-42
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-42351
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Volgograd – Sverdlovsk – Ekaterinbourg
MSN:
18 11 379
YOM:
1988
Flight number:
SU8175
Location:
Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
124
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
4509
Aircraft flight cycles:
2824
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Volgograd, the crew started a night descent to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport. On final approach, the crew failed to realize he was misaligned and that his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck trees. It descended until it crashed in an open field located 1,700 meters short of runway 08 threshold and came to rest, broken in two. Three passengers and a crew member were killed while all other occupants were evacuated, among them 40 were wounded.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- Crew fatigue due to excessive duty calendar,
- The crew neglected several procedures and adopted a wrong approach configuration,
- The aircraft was not properly aligned on the glide and was approaching at an insufficient altitude,
- The crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure,
- Lack of crew coordination,
- Absence of crew crosscheck on approach.

Crash of a Tupolev TU-134A in Pervouralsk: 27 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1990 at 1256 LT
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev TU-134
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-65951
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sverdlovsk – Tyumen – Ufa – Volgograd
MSN:
2 35 17 03
YOM:
1972
Flight number:
SU6246
Location:
Pervouralsk
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
65
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
27
Aircraft flight hours:
30755
Aircraft flight cycles:
18102
Circumstances:
En route from Tyumen to Ufa, while cruising at an altitude of 10,600 meters, the fire warning light came on, indicating smoke in the rear cargo compartment. The presence of smoke on board was confirmed but the crew was unable to identify the source of fire. The crew was cleared to initiate an emergency descent and to divert to Pervouralsk Airport. On final approach, the situation deteriorated on board and as the captain realized he could not reach the airport, he attempted an emergency landing in a snow covered area. Upon landing, the aircraft bounced twice, struck an irrigation equipment, went out of control and crashed 3 km from the Pervouralsk Airport. Four crew members and 23 passengers were killed while all other occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
A short-circuit occured in an electrical installation located in the rear compartment of the aircraft, due to the overheating of a cable with faulty isolation.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12B in Sverdlovsk

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-12997
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sverdlovsk – Kuybyshev - Kharkiv
MSN:
00 347 404
YOM:
1970
Location:
Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo
Sverdlovsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
24967
Aircraft flight cycles:
10249
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, sparks were observed coming over the main front door. The climb procedure was continued and one minute and 25 seconds after takeoff, the crew retarded engine power to nominal values but both engines n°3 and 4 failed to respond and continued to turn at full power. In such conditions, the captain decided to return for an emergency landing. Following an unstable approach, the aircraft landed hard, bounced and became uncontrollable. It veered off runway and broke in two, bursting into flames. All six occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that an electrical short-circuit had occurred in the engine control system for engines n°3 and 4, causing an asymmetric thrust. A lack of crew training and an excessive emotional stress situation for the crew were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Kakvinskie Pechi

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32402
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sverdlovsk – Ivdel
MSN:
1G101-03
YOM:
1969
Location:
Kakvinskie Pechi
Sverdlovsk oblast
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 mail flight from Sverdlovsk to Ivdel, weather conditions deteriorated with low ceiling and precipitations. The crew decided to continue when the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found 25 km off course. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12TB in Sverdlovsk

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-11378
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
402608
YOM:
1964
Location:
Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo
Sverdlovsk oblast
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 upon landing at Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport. There were no casualties.
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