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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Ivanovka

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1989
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-40593
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G84-46
YOM:
1967
Location:
Ivanovka
Pavlodar
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a ravine. There were no casualties.

Ground accident of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Guryev

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1989
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-32259
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G96-21
YOM:
1968
Location:
Guryev
Atyrau
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Damaged beyond repair at Guryev Airport after being caught by strong winds while taxiing to takeoff. There were no casualties.

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

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07291
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bayanaul - Bayanaul
MSN:
1G148-52
YOM:
1973
Location:
Bayanaul
Pavlodar
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After completing several spraying missions in the region, the crew allowed two unauthorized passengers to board the aircraft. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 30-40 meters, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed, bursting into flames. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Tselinograd

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-70110
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G136-36
YOM:
1972
Location:
Tselinograd
Akmola
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a field after the pilot-in-command made an error in flight.

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

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1988
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-44643
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G87-20
YOM:
1967
Location:
Esengeldy
Karagandy
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the crew decided to modify his itinerary and initiated a fox hunt. The skis on both main gears were used to kill five foxes. While approaching to kill a sixth animal, the crew failed and the pilot attempted a sharp turn when the aircraft collided with a steep bank of a river located near Esengeldy. The crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Bozoy

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-40591
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G84-44
YOM:
1967
Location:
Bozoy
Aktobe
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In the afternoon, the crew landed on a highway instead of the designated landing area, and without assessing specific conditions, took off from it. The plane rolled for about 250 meters then took off. After a distance of 37 meters from the liftoff point, it collided with an earth mound and a gas pipe then crashed. Occupant fate unknown.

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

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1987 at 0750 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-17897
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G205-38
YOM:
1983
Location:
Leninsky
Kostanay
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
1250
Aircraft flight cycles:
5946
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged to treat weeds on behalf of the State Farm of Baumansky, in the Leninsky district. The crew completed a lot of sorties during four consecutive days and several operations were also conducted by night. While flying at a relative low height, the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 45° then lost altitude and crashed in a field 1,000 meters from the takeoff area, bursting into flames. Both occupants were seriously injured but the captain died from his injuries few hours later. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of control was the consequence of a tired crew who did not have sufficient rest time. This caused an overwork and reduced their performances and capabilities.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Alma-Ata: 9 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1987 at 1908 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-26007
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Biisk - Alma-Ata - Leninabad
MSN:
99 01
YOM:
1980
Location:
Almaty
Almaty Province
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Biisk to Alma-Ata, carrying four passengers (loadmaster), five crew members and a load of 3,600 kilos of various goods. About 70 km from the destination, the crew was cleared to descend from 6,000 to 3,600 meters. At this time, weather conditions were marginal with limited visibility and low ceiling. During the descent, several radios contacts were made between ATC and pilots but most of them were inaudible and the crew continued the descent without knowing his exact position and without any visual contact with ground obstacles. At 1908LT, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain (2,370 meters high) located 56 km east of Alma-Ata Airport. The wreckage was found 22 meters below the summit and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The flying crew failed to follow ATC instructions,
- Poor radio communication quality during the last two minutes prior to the accident, probably due to the mountain range,
- Lack of ATC assistance.

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

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1987 at 1403 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-16075
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Jezqazğan – Kara-Kengir – Kurgazyn – Amangeldy – Sary-Kengir – Dzhetukoshur – Jezqazğan
MSN:
1G164-29
YOM:
1975
Flight number:
SU607X
Location:
Urozhayny
Karagandy
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
6596
Aircraft flight cycles:
12292
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Jezqazğan at 1139LT on a mail flight tour with several en route stops in Kara-Kengir, Kurgazyn, Amangeldy, Sary-Kengir, Sary-Su and Dzhetukoshur, carrying two pilots and a load of 368 kilos of mail. Weather conditions were considered as good upon departure. Two hours later, while leaving Kurgazyn, weather conditions were poor and the captain did not want to continue but was forced by the head of flight. While cruising to the north, the crew encountered poor visibility with ceiling down to 120 meters, foggy conditions and later some blizzard. Too low, the aircraft struck the ground and crashed in a snow covered field located 34 km north of Urozhayny. The captain was killed upon impact while the copilot was slightly injured. He elected to establish a contact with ATC but all radio systems were down. He took refuge in the main cabin and eat candies and nuts and staid in such conditions (OAT near zero) for about five days before being rescued. He died from hypothermia at hospital on January 13.
Probable cause:
The decision of the crew, ATC and head of flight to continue the flight was incorrect considering the deterioration of the weather conditions. It was determined that the crew did not receive any weather information prior to departure as there were no information available for this area. The accident occurred in below minimums weather conditions.
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