On 26 May 1998, a Harbin Y-12-II operated by MIAT - Mongolian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near W of Erdenet. 28 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with a 6,500 ft mountain peak during its ascent. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A domestic MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight crashed into a mountain during its climb from Erdenet Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
On 26 May 1998, a domestic flight operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines departed from Erdenet Airport at roughly 09:17, bound for Mörön. The aircraft was carrying 26 passengers, consisting of 14 adults and 12 children, alongside 2 crew members.
During the initial climb toward its cruising altitude, the aircraft struck the peak of a mountain situated at approximately 6,500 feet. The impact occurred about 13 minutes after the plane had left the runway. The collision resulted in 28 fatalities, as there were no survivors among the passengers or the crew.
Findings
An investigation into the accident established that the aircraft struck a mountain peak during the climbing phase of the flight.
Probable cause
The aircraft collided with a 6,500 ft mountain peak during its ascent.
Contributing factors
controlled flight into terrain
Related events
Same aircraft family
12 Jan 2021 — Harbin Y-12-II (Kenya Air Force - KAF)
4 Aug 2020 — Harbin Y-12-II (Kenya Air Force - KAF)
3 Jan 2020 — Harbin Y-12-II (Sri Lanka Air Force)
23 Aug 2017 — Harbin Y-12-II (Shanxi Success General Aviation)
12 May 2014 — Harbin Y-12-II (Kenya Air Force - KAF)
16 May 2013 — Harbin Y-12-II (China Flying Dragon Aviation)
12 Jul 2012 — Harbin Y-12-II (Force Aérienne de la République Islamique de Mauritanie)
16 Oct 2010 — Harbin Y-12-II (Zambian Air Force)
15 Jun 2008 — Harbin Y-12-II (China Flying Dragon Aviation)
10 Apr 2006 — Harbin Y-12-II (Kenya Air Force - KAF)
18 May 2005 — Harbin Y-12-II (Zambian Air Force)
14 Feb 2002 — Harbin Y-12-II (Lao Aviation)
Same operator
10 Jun 1997 — Harbin Y-12-II (MIAT - Mongolian Airlines)