Narrative:
The An-12 operated on a training flight with two other An-12BK-PPSs from iauliai at night. They were trying to jam two intercepting Sukhoi Su-11s which had taken off from Khotilovo when one of the Su-11s collided with the second An-12BK-PPS at a height of 6,350 metres and both aircraft crashed near Krestsy. All 8 crew of the An-12BK-PPS and the pilot of the Su-11 were
killed.
Loss of control
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 21 January 1977 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-12BK-PPS |
| Operator: | Soviet Air Force |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8 |
| Collision casualties: | Fatalities: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Krestsy, Novgorod region ( Russia)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Siauliai-Siauliai Airport (SQQ/EYSA), Lithuania |
| Siauliai-Siauliai Airport (SQQ/EYSA), Lithuania |
The An-12 operated on a training flight with two other An-12BK-PPSs from iauliai at night. They were trying to jam two intercepting Sukhoi Su-11s which had taken off from Khotilovo when one of the Su-11s collided with the second An-12BK-PPS at a height of 6,350 metres and both aircraft crashed near Krestsy. All 8 crew of the An-12BK-PPS and the pilot of the Su-11 were
killed.
Classification:
Mid air collisionLoss of control
Sources:
» Soviet TransportsPhotos
Map
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2023 Flight Safety Foundation