Yakovlev Yak-40

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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EK-88272

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Takeoff (climb)

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Yerevan - Krasnodar

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9 72 10 53

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1977

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During the takeoff roll at Yerevan-Erebuni Airport, at a speed of 95 km/h, the captain saw a military bus entering the runway. He made a first turn to the right then a second to the left to avoid the collision when the right wing struck the minibus while the aircraft was at a speed of 110 km/h. Upon impact, the minibus was destroyed and the aircraft came to a halt 300 metres further with its right wing partially torn off. All 37 occupants on board the aircraft escaped uninjured. Among the 10 people on the bus, four were killed and six were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew was cleared for takeoff while the bus driver did to establish any contact with the tower and elected to cross the runway without prior permission or traffic check. It was reported that ATC was not aware of the presence of the minibus at this time.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Jalal-Abad

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1998

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EX-87529

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9 52 11 41

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1975

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After landing at Jalal-Abad Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 near Long Tieng: 26 killed

Date & Time: May 25, 1998 at 1020 LT

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RDPL-34001

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Flight

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Military

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Mountains

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Vientiane – Xieng Khouang – Hanoi

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9 43 18 35

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1974

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The aircraft was chartered by the Lao Air Force to carry a delegation from the Vietnam Air Force who took part to a military conference in Vientiane. On board were high ranking officers from the Vietnam Army Forces, among them General Đào Trọng Lịch. On the leg from Vientiane to Xieng Khouang, while cruising at an altitude of 6,000 feet in reduced visibility due to heavy rain falls, the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed on the slope of a mountain located near Long Tieng. The wreckage was found in a wooded area at an altitude of 1,800 metres. All 26 occupants were killed.

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Controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent to Xieng Khouang prematurely. Poor visibility due to heavy rain falls was a contributing factor.

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Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Jalalabad: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1997

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YA-KAE

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9 44 10 37

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Crashed on landing in unknown circumstances. A crew member and a passenger were killed.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Gyandzha: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1997 at 1305 LT

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4K-87504

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Training

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Gyandzha - Gyandzha

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9 51 06 40

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1975

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The crew was completing a local training flight at Gyandzha Airport and already performed three full stops and one touch-and-go manoeuvre. After completing a circuit, the crew was attempting a new approach when the aircraft nosed down to an angle of 70° and crashed 5,160 metres short of runway and 93 metres to the left of its extended centerline. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all six crew members were killed.

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It was determined that a group of Azeri soldiers returning along the highway from the range to the barracks wanted to have fun and were shooting on road signs. When they saw the airplane, they shot towards it and two bullets punched oxygen bottles which exploded, causing a fire and intoxicating the pilots who lost control of the airplane.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Semipalatinsk

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1997

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SemeiAvia

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UN-87233

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9 53 18 42

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For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed at an excessive speed and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest few dozen metres further. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 near Shushenskoye

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1997 at 1320 LT

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Cheremshanka Airlines

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RA-87552

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