Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 7 December 1963
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12B
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, East Siberia Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-11347
Location: 0,7 km S of Kirensk Airport –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: PropellersPropellers
Category: Accident
An aviation incident occurred following takeoff from Kirensk at an altitude of 150-200 m. Engine No. 1 and 2 failed, and the propellers did not feather. The crew subsequently ascended to 250-300 m and lost control due to a leftward banking of the aircraft.An aviation incident occurred following takeoff from Kirensk at an altitude of 150-200 m. Engine No. 1 and 2 failed, and the propellers did not feather. The crew subsequently ascended to 250-300 m and lost control due to a leftward banking of the aircraft.
Description
After takeoff from Kirensk, at an altitude of 150-200 m, engines no. 1 and 2 failed. The propellers did not feather automatically. The crew decided not to raise the flaps and climbed to a height of 250-300 m. The pilots then lost control as the airplane and banked left.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=823https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=823Primary Cause
Engine failure and propeller malfunction during takeoff and subsequent flight.Engine failure and propeller malfunction during takeoff and subsequent flight.Share on:
