Zyrianka – Seymchan
Flight / Schedule
Zyrianka – Seymchan
Aircraft
Kawasaki Ki-56Registration
514
Operator
MVD - Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh DelDate
March 28, 1946 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Zyrianka Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Region
Asia • Russia
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On March 28, 1946 at 12:00 AM, Zyrianka – Seymchan experienced a crash involving Kawasaki Ki-56, operated by MVD - Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh Del, with the event recorded near Zyrianka Republic of Yakutia (Sakha).
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 14.3%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked left and then rolled to the right, causing the right wing to hit the ground. Out of control, the aircraft veered to the right and eventually crashed in a snow covered field. Six occupants were slightly injured while a pilot was killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 514.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked left and then rolled to the right, causing the right wing to hit the ground. Out of control, the aircraft veered to the right and eventually crashed in a snow covered field. Six occupants were slightly injured while a pilot was killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
6
Fatality Rate
14.3%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Zyrianka – Seymchan
Operator
MVD - Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh DelFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Russia
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Kawasaki Ki-56Registration
514
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