Tiksi – Moscow
Flight / Schedule
Tiksi – Moscow
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
CCCP-N367
Operator
Polyarnaya AviatsiyaDate
December 18, 1945 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Tiksi Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Region
Asia • Russia
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On December 18, 1945 at 12:00 AM, Tiksi – Moscow experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Polyarnaya Aviatsiya, with the event recorded near Tiksi Republic of Yakutia (Sakha).
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. During the takeoff roll, the copilot retracted the landing gear prematurely and switched off the spotlights, without any authorization from the captain. When he tried to switch them on, the aircraft sank back onto the runway and landed on its belly. Then it skidded for several yards before coming to rest in flames. Three occupants were injured while three others were unhurt. The aircraft was written off.
Aircraft reference details include registration CCCP-N367.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll, the copilot retracted the landing gear prematurely and switched off the spotlights, without any authorization from the captain. When he tried to switch them on, the aircraft sank back onto the runway and landed on its belly. Then it skidded for several yards before coming to rest in flames. Three occupants were injured while three others were unhurt. The aircraft was written off.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
6
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tiksi – Moscow
Operator
Polyarnaya AviatsiyaFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Russia
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
CCCP-N367
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