On April 24, 1982, an Antonov AN-12 (registration CCCP-11107) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Novyy Urengoy, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and forgot to position the nosewheel to the neutral position. 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.
During takeoff roll at Novy Urengoy-Yagelnoye Airport, an airplane deviated right, veered off the runway, struck an earth bank, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest in flames. All seven crew members escaped with minor injuries, but the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire.
Incident Details
On takeoff roll at Novy Urengoy-Yagelnoye Airport, the airplane deviated from the runway centerline to the right and subsequently veered off the paved surface. The aircraft then struck an earth bank, causing the undercarriage to separate from the fuselage. The airplane came to rest in flames.
Injuries and Damage
All seven crew members aboard escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and forgot to position the nosewheel to the neutral position.
