No fatalities

1982-11-16: Antonov AN-12 — Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP — Ivanovo, Russia

Ivanovo, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 16, 1982, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Ivanovo, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to adhere to standard flight preparation procedures and neglected to engage the artificial horizon during a climb in low-visibility conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed into a field shortly after departing Ivanovo Airport during an ascent in adverse weather conditions.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Ivanovo Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred while the flight was navigating through challenging meteorological conditions characterized by low visibility. During the ascent, the plane entered a stall and subsequently impacted a field. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. At this time, information regarding the status of the crew is unavailable.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the loss of control was linked to improper cockpit procedures during the climb. Specifically, the investigation concluded that the crew did not follow established flight preparation protocols and failed to activate the artificial horizon while operating in poor visibility.

Probable cause

The crew failed to adhere to standard flight preparation procedures and neglected to engage the artificial horizon during a climb in low-visibility conditions.