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Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II near Erdenet: 28 killed
Date & Time:
May 25, 1998 at 0930 LT
Registration:
JU-1017
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Erdenet – Mörön
MSN:
0064
YOM:
1992
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
26
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
28
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Erdenet Airport, while climbing in low visibility due to poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain (2,800 metres high) located few km west of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 28 occupants were killed, 16 adults and 12 children.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II in Mandalgov: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 10, 1997
Registration:
JU-1020
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ulan Bator - Mandalgov - Dalanzadgad
MSN:
0067
YOM:
1991
Flight number:
OM447
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
On final approach to Mandalgov Airport, at a height of 30 metres, the aircraft nosed down and crashed short of runway threshold. Seven passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on final approach after the aircraft encountered windshear.
Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Mörön: 42 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 21, 1995 at 1230 LT
Registration:
BNMAU-10103
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ulan Bator - Mörön
MSN:
5 73 101 03
YOM:
1975
Flight number:
OM557
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
37
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
42
Circumstances:
The crew initiated the descent to Mörön Airport in marginal weather conditions when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 12 km from the airport. A passenger was seriously injured while 42 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to initiate the descent prematurely. Lack of crew discipline and lack of visibility were considered as contributing factors.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26 on Mt Marz: 32 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 23, 1993 at 1200 LT
Registration:
BNMAU-14102
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Ulan Bator - Ölgii
MSN:
141 02
YOM:
1985
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
26
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
32
Circumstances:
While descending to Ölgii Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Marz located in the Hangayn Nuruu Mountain Range. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 32 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum prescribed altitude. Poor visibility due to poor weather conditions was a contributing factor.
Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II in Choibalsan
Date & Time:
Dec 5, 1992
Registration:
D-0066
MSN:
0066
YOM:
1992
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off. Occupant's fate unknown.
Crash of an Antonov AN-24RV in Uliastay
Date & Time:
Jan 26, 1990 at 2130 LT
Registration:
BNMAU-10208
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Ulan Bator - Uliastay
MSN:
5 73 102 08
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Ulan Bator Airport at 1835LT, bound for Uliastay. On approach to Uliastay by night, the crew got lost and was unable to locate the airfield. The crew followed a holding pattern and three hours after takeoff, due to fuel shortage, he decided to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a desert area located few km from the airport, slid on the ground, lost a wing and came to rest. All 30 occupants escaped uninjured.