2 fatalities

Training Aircraft Crash in the Azov Sea (32 red)

Obitochnaya, UkraineFlight

On June 14, 1982, a Beriev Be-12 (registration 32 red) operated by Soviet Navy - Voyenno-morskoy flot CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Obitochnaya, Ukraine in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew mistakenly shut down both engines in response to a fire alarm caused by a broken hotline near the right engine. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

During a training mission over the Azov Sea, a fire alarm triggered by a broken hotline near the right engine led the crew to shut down both engines. The aircraft crashed into the sea, killing two crew members.

Incident Overview and Cause of the Fire Alarm An aircraft conducting a training mission over the Azov Sea experienced a fire alarm in the cockpit. The alarm was triggered when a hotline located near the right engine broke off, which allowed hot air to spread into the right wing. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Crew Response and Loss of Control In response to the fire alarm, the crew acted in a hurry and mistakenly shut down both engines. Following the loss of engine power, the aircraft lost both speed and altitude. ## Crash Location and Casualties The aircraft subsequently crashed into the sea approximately 12 kilometers off Obitochnaya. Of the four crew members on board, two were rescued, while two others were killed in the accident.

Probable cause

The crew mistakenly shut down both engines in response to a fire alarm caused by a broken hotline near the right engine.