On March 6, 1967, an Antonov AN-12 (registration CCCP-11007) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Salekhard, Russia during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the crew to prepare the flight properly and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. Takeoff maneuver was completed with the flaps still retracted, causing the airplane to stalled after rotation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A cargo flight from Salekhard to Tarko-Sale crashed shortly after takeoff, killing five of six crew members. The aircraft entered a steep nose-high attitude and banked right before impacting a field.
Accident Overview
A cargo flight from Salekhard to Tarko-Sale ended in a crash shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was carrying six crew members and a load of 11 tons of cement. The takeoff rotation occurred after a ground roll of 1,250 meters. Immediately after becoming airborne, the airplane assumed a steep nose-high attitude with an angle of attack of 20°. It then banked to the right and, one minute later, struck the ground in a field located 1,800 meters beyond the runway threshold. One crew member was rescued; the other five occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the crew's failure to properly prepare the flight and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The takeoff was performed with the flaps still retracted, which caused the airplane to stall after rotation.
What happened in the 6 Mar 1967 Antonov AN-12 accident near Salekhard, Russia?
A cargo flight from Salekhard to Tarko-Sale crashed shortly after takeoff, killing five of six crew members. The aircraft entered a steep nose-high attitude and banked right before impacting a field.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 1967 Antonov AN-12 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Mar 1967 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration CCCP-11007, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Salekhard, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Failure of the crew to prepare the flight properly and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. Takeoff maneuver was completed with the flaps still retracted, causing the airplane to stalled after rotation.
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