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Crash of a Tupolev TU-154B-1 in Omsk: 178 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1984 at 0539 LT
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev TU-154
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-85243
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Krasnodar – Omsk – Novosibirsk
MSN:
77A243
YOM:
1977
Flight number:
SU3352
Location:
Omsk-Intl
Omsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
170
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
178
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Krasnodar, the crew started the approach to Omsk Airport in a reduced visibility due to the night and rain falls. The aircraft landed at a speed of 270 km/h and about one second later, the captain noticed the presence of vehicles on the runway. He initiated a turn to the right when the left wing struck the vehicles. Upon impact, all three vehicles were destroyed and the four people on board were killed instantly. Out of control, the airplane turned to the left, veered off runway and came to rest upside down, broken in two, bursting into flames. Four crew members and one passenger survived while all 174 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the person in charge of the runway maintenance allowed a team of three vehicles to enter the runway for maintenance and then fell asleep. Thus, he failed to inform ATC about the presence of ground vehicles on the runway and the Air Traffic Controller based in the Airport Tower was unable to see the vehicles due to poor visibility caused by night and rain falls. As ATC was not aware of the presence of ground vehicles, he was unable to inform the crew prior to landing. Also, it was reported that the vehicles dispatched on the runway were not equipped with rotating flashing beacons and radios that would allow their personnel to listen the tower frequency.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Sredniye Kalar

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1984
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-55763
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G50-16
YOM:
1964
Location:
Sredniye Kalar
Zabaykalsky Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the engine failed due to carburetor icing. The crew attempted an emergency landing in the taïga. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in-flight after the carburetor failed due to icing.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Shoptykol

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-35434
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1 135 473 02
YOM:
1960
Location:
Shoptykol
Pavlodar
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged on an aerial survey flight, carrying three passengers and three crew members. While flying at low height over hilly terrain near Pavlodar, the aircraft got caught in a strong downstream and the crew counteracted too late, causing the left main wheel and the left lower wing to touch the slope of a hill. The crew managed to make a forced landing at Shoptykol where the aircraft sustained further damage. All six occupants escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair by "Aviaremont".
Probable cause:
Caught by downdrafts.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-14FK off Saaremaa Island

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-14
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-91611
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rzhevka - Rzhevka
MSN:
1480 019 44
YOM:
1958
Location:
Saaremaa Island
Saaremaa
Country:
Estonia
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
19341
Aircraft flight cycles:
5904
Circumstances:
The crew departed Rzhevka Airport on a mission consisting of temperature reading of the Baltic Sea. While cruising at an altitude of 300 meters, the right engine lost power (possibly due to icing). The aircraft lost speed and height, and the captain decided to ditch the aircraft in the Irben Strait south of the Saaremaa island (Estonia). The aircraft sank after 12 minutes. All 6 crew and 4 passengers were rescued by a patrol boat.
Probable cause:
Engine failure, maybe due to icing.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T in Lazurnoye

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1984
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-82909
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Krivoi Rog - Lazurnoye
MSN:
1G167-15
YOM:
1976
Location:
Lazurnoye
Kherson Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft landed 315 meters past the runway threshold and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, struck obstacles and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Kysyk-Kamys: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1984
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-07602
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G155-57
YOM:
1974
Location:
Kysyk-Kamys
West Kazakhstan
Country:
Kazakhstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a pipeline maintenance survey mission. While flying at an altitude of 300 meters, the engine failed and caught fire. The crew elected to make an emergency landing but lost control of the airplane that crashed and burst into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight due to corrosion on cylinder n°4.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B in Krasnosel'kup

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-26009
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
99 04
YOM:
1980
Location:
Krasnosel'kup
Republic of Yamalia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest 300 metres further. All five crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1984
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01712
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pune - Pune
MSN:
1G105-45
YOM:
1969
Location:
Pune
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while climbing, the single engine aircraft encountered low level windshear, lost height and crashed. Both pilots were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb due to windshear and low level unfavorable winds.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Stepnoy: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1984
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05763
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Stepnoy - Stepnoy
MSN:
1G154-02
YOM:
1974
Location:
Stepnoy
Orenburg oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Following successful spraying missions, the crew who was intoxicated decided to perform a local 'private' flight and allowed five people to board the plane. Immediately after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. A pilot and four passengers were killed while two other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft stalled because its speed was too low after liftoff. Also, it was reported that all seven occupants were intoxicated.
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