Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 August 1982
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12BP
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: near Chita –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EnginesEngines
Category: Accident
An aircraft operating at night experienced engine failures, starting with engines 1 and 2, and subsequently engines 3 and 4. The crew attempted a diversion to Chita but ultimately lost all crew members. Contaminated fuel caused the engine failures.An aircraft operating at night experienced engine failures, starting with engines 1 and 2, and subsequently engines 3 and 4. The crew attempted a diversion to Chita but ultimately lost all crew members. Contaminated fuel caused the engine failures.
Description
The aircraft operated on a training flight from Ukurey at night. Engines no. 1 and 2 flamed out 1 hour 57 minutes into the flight. The crew tried to divert to Chita, but 16 minutes later engines no. 3 and 4 flamed out as well. All crew members bailed out but one was killed. Contaminated fuel by water caused the engines to flame out.
Source of Information
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