2011 Avis Amur Antonov An-12 crash

On 9 August 2011, an Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft of Avis Amur crashed during a domestic flight from Magadan to Keperveyem, Russia, killing all 11 people on board. An engine fire was reported en route and the aircraft crashed while attempting to return to Magadan.

2011 Avis Amur Antonov An-12 crash
RA-11125, the An-12 involved, seen in 2005 while in service with KnAAPO
Accident
Date9 August 2011 (2011-08-09)
SummaryLoss of control after engine fire
SiteNear Omsukchan, Russia
Aircraft
Aircraft typeAntonov An-12BP
OperatorAvis Amur
RegistrationRA-11125
Flight originSokol Airport, Magadan, Russia
DestinationKeperveyem Airport, Keperveyem, Russia
Occupants11
Passengers2
Crew9
Fatalities11
Survivors0

Accident

The aircraft took off from Sokol Airport in Magadan for Keperveyem Airport, carrying nine crew, two passengers, and 17.58 tonnes of cargo.[1][2][3] A fuel leak was reported, followed by a report of an engine fire when the Antonov was near the village of Omsukchan, 230 nautical miles (430 km) northeast of Magadan.[4][1]

The aircraft turned around in an attempt to land back at Magadan, but shortly after disappeared from radar. The An-12 had crashed at a location variously reported to be 45 nautical miles (83 km) or 200 kilometres (110 nmi) from Omsukchan; or about 170 nautical miles (310 km) from Magadan; with the loss of all on board. Fog in the area hampered the search for the aircraft, which crashed in a forest. Debris was spread for 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).[1][2]

Aircraft

The accident aircraft was a turboprop Antonov An-12BP with registration RA-11125, c/n 3341006. It had first flown in 1963 and at the time of the accident was the oldest Russian registered aircraft flying in commercial service.[4][1]

Investigation

The Interstate Aviation Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States opened an investigation into the accident. As a result of the accident, the operation of the Antonov An-12 within Russia was banned until a risk assessment programme had been completed.[1]

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References
  1. Hradecky, Simon. "Accident: Avis Amur AN12 near Magadan on Aug 9th 2011, engine fire". The Aviation Herald. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  2. "Russian cargo plane crash in Magadan 'kills 11'". BBC News Online. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  3. Авиационное событие с самолетом Ан-12 в Магаданской области 09.08.2011 г. (in Russian). Federal Service for Supervision of Transport (Rostransnadzor). Archived from the original on 17 April 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  4. "RA-11125 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 9 August 2011.

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