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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Ignalina: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1980 at 1445 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-62658
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ignalina - Ignalina
MSN:
1G178-50
YOM:
1978
Location:
Ignalina
Aukštaitija (Highlands)
Country:
Lithuania
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
1356
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a spraying mission on behalf of the sovkhoz of Vidiskes. In the afternoon, the captain decided to takeoff without the copilot but with two technicians and one engineer. After takeoff, the captain elected to contact ATC in Vilnius but this was not possible as the aircraft's altitude was insufficient (between 150 and 200 meters). Shortly later, the airplane went out of control and struck the ground at high speed. It bounced and crashed 98 meters further in a snow covered field. The captain was seriously injured while all three passengers were killed.
Probable cause:
Lack of discipline on part of the captain who decided to conduct a local flight without any copilot and with three unauthorized people on board. Maneuvers at low altitude in conditions without a second pilot over snowy terrain led to a collision with ground.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Grozny

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1979
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-92894
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G51-41
YOM:
1965
Location:
Grozny
Republic of Chechnya
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed after the pilot got distracted. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Bugulma: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 11, 1979 at 0951 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70219
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bugulma – Menzelinsk – Aktanysh – Izhevsk
MSN:
1G138-37
YOM:
1972
Flight number:
SU1535
Location:
Bugulma
Republic of Tatarstan
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
3561
Circumstances:
The departure from Bugulma was scheduled at 0805LT but postponed first to 0900LT due to poor weather conditions en route. Shortly before takeoff at 0950LT, three additional passengers enplaned, giving a total of 15 passengers (the maximum allowed was 12). One minute after liftoff, during initial climb, at a height of 15 meters, the airplane's speed decreased to 60 km/h then it veered to the left, stalled and crashed. A passenger was killed while another one was uninjured. 15 others occupants were injured and a second passenger died from his injuries five days later, on November 16. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were considered as normal and the total weight of the aircraft and its CofG were within limits.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of control during initial climb occurred after the pilot got distracted. For any reason, he adopted a wrong takeoff configuration and failed to take appropriate actions to maintain a positive rate of climb and a sufficient speed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Lensk: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1979 at 1313 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32322
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G97-34
YOM:
1968
Flight number:
SU185Y
Location:
Lensk
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
During initial climb, at a height of about 15-20 meters, the rear cabin door opened accidentally. Two passengers unfastened their seatbelt to close the door. This movement in the cabin caused the center of gravity to move past the rear limit by 37%. The aircraft reached a super critical angle of attack and at a speed of 60-65 km/h, it stalled and crashed in a near flat attitude near the runway (rate of descent estimated between six and eight meters per second). Two passengers were killed while 10 other occupants were injured. The copilot died from his injuries two days later.
Probable cause:
The wrong reaction of two passengers who decided to unfasten their seatbelt to close the cabin door, causing the CofG to be out of aft limit.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Pskov

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1979
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-92913
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G51-30
YOM:
1964
Location:
Pskov AFB
Pskov 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 a field following a in-flight collision with a flock of birds. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Bird strike in flight.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Leshukonskoye

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1979
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07229
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G146-58
YOM:
1973
Location:
Leshukonskoye
Arkhangelsk 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 Leshukonskoye following a pilot error. Occupant's fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1979 at 1652 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70805
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Olenek - Saskylakh
MSN:
1G133-08
YOM:
1972
Location:
Olenyok
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft took off from Olenek Airport at 1651LT. While climbing to a height of 100-120 meters, the engine lost power. The captain decided to return for an emergency landing and initiated a turn to the left when the airplane stalled and crashed, one minute after takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of engine power was the consequence of the malfunction of the spark plugs due to an excessive accumulation of tetraethyl plumb.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Chersky

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1979
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-92851
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G53-03
YOM:
1965
Location:
Chersky
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed after an engine failure. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Komsomol: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1979
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-25590
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Komsomol - Komsomol
MSN:
1G61-16
YOM:
1965
Location:
Komsomol
Ahal Province (Ahal welaýaty)
Country:
Turkmenistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a crop spraying flight in Komsomol, west of Tezhen. While flying at low height, the crew saw a flock of birds and attempted an evasive maneuver when the airplane lost height, struck a pole with its landing gear and crashed. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries while one people on the ground was killed.
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