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Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Chita

Date & Time: Dec 31, 2011
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-24
Operator:
Registration:
RA-46683
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4 73 097 06
YOM:
1974
Location:
Chita-Kadala
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Chita Airport. The mishap occurred between 30 March 2011 and 29 December 2011 when it was cancelled from the Russian registry. There were no injuries.

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

Date & Time: Aug 26, 2002
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Dauriya
Registration:
RA-33501
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G228-53
YOM:
1988
Location:
Kashtak
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing at Kashtak Airfield near Chita. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Bada: 47 killed

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1994 at 0850 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chita – Dzhida – Bada – Domna
MSN:
00 34 70 01
YOM:
1970
Location:
Bada
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
41
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
47
Circumstances:
The approach to Bada Airfield was performed in poor weather conditions with low visibility due to heavy rain falls. On final approach, the four engine aircraft struck a hill (140 metres high) located 5,200 metres short of runway and 430 metres to the right of its extended centerline. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 47 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew decided to continue the approach in low visibility and failed to initiate a go-around despite the fact that no visual contact with the runway was established. The aircraft was not properly aligned on the approach path.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Gazimursky Zavod

Date & Time: May 5, 1993
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-33500
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G228-52
YOM:
1988
Location:
Gazimurski Zavod
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, the aircraft deviated to the left, veered off runway and entered a soft ground. Due to strong crosswinds, the aircraft overturned and came to rest upside down. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Chita: 14 killed

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1992 at 0447 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-8
Operator:
Yuri Petrov Airlines
Registration:
CCCP-69346
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Okha - Chita - Novosibirsk
MSN:
0D3430
YOM:
1960
Location:
Chita-Kadala
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Aircraft flight hours:
10683
Aircraft flight cycles:
5124
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Novosibirsk with intermediate stops in Okha and Chita, carrying a load consisting of three Toyota vehicles and boxes of frozen fish. While completing a turn to join the approach path, one engine failed. The crew continued the approach when, on short final, the second engine failed as well. The aircraft lost height and crashed 1,657 metres short of runway. A passenger was seriously injured while 13 other occupants were killed. Few hours later, the only survivor died from his injuries.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 5 tons above the max landing weight.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2PF near Kalga

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1992
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32596
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G105-10
YOM:
1969
Location:
Kalga
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
13879
Aircraft flight cycles:
12825
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 11 km from Kalga Airstrip. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Shelopugino

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1991
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-28
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-28924
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1AJ008-11
YOM:
1991
Location:
Shelopugino
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the last segment, at a height of about six metres, the crew reduced engine power to idle, causing the aircraft to sink rapidly and to struck the runway surface with a positive acceleration of 4,25 g. All 13 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1991
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07169
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Chara – Sredniye Kalar
MSN:
1G145-58
YOM:
1973
Location:
Chara
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Chara to Sredniye Kalar, while cruising at an altitude of 2,900 meters, the engine lost power intermittently. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. All four occupants escaped unhurt while the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Partial engine failure after the fuel pump had been clogged by dirt.

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

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1990
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-40413
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Chita – Usugli – Tungokochen
MSN:
1G223-37
YOM:
1987
Location:
Usugli
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Chita on a flight to Tungokochen with an intermediate stop in Usugli, carrying three crew members who were engaged in a forest survey mission. The takeoff roll in Usugli was long and the airplane took off after a distance of 400 meters. During initial climb, at a height of 100 meters, the pilot initiated a left turn when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a swamp. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was 150-200 kilos above MTOW. The crew failed to abandon the departure procedure when the takeoff roll was abnormally long.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Chita

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1990
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-28
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-28702
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chita - Chita
MSN:
1AJ006-13
YOM:
1989
Location:
Chita-Cheryomushki AFB (Chita Northwest)
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training at Chita-Cheryomushki AFB (Chita Northwest). On final approach, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of runway 33 threshold. The crew initiated a go-around, completed a circuit and landed few minutes later. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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