8 fatalities

Collision between an AN-12 and a Su-11 near Kresttsy

Kresttsy, RussiaFlight

On January 21, 1977, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Kresttsy, Russia in flight. 8 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An AN-12 collided with a Su-11 during a training exercise near Kresttsy. Both aircraft crashed, killing all eight AN-12 crew members and the Su-11 pilot.

Incident Overview and Context An Antonov An-12 departed Šiauliai Airport alongside two other AN-12 aircraft to participate in a training program that included interception by a Sukhoi Su-11 fighter. The source does not provide a specific registration, operator, or date for the incident. ## Collision and Crash While cruising at an altitude of 6,350 metres, the AN-12 collided with the Su-11 under unknown circumstances. Following the collision, both aircraft lost control, entered a dive, and crashed near Kresttsy. ## Casualties All eight crew members aboard the AN-12 were killed in the crash. The pilot of the Su-11 was also killed.