Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 crash, May 26, 1998 (28 killed), Erd...
Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident on May 26, 1998 near Erdenet, Orkhon, Mongolia with 28 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain while climbing...
- Date: May 26, 1998
- Aircraft: Harbin Yunsunji Y-12
- Location: Erdenet, Orkhon, Mongolia
- Fatalities: 28
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain while climbing after takeoff in low visibility caused by poor weather.
A MIAT Harbin Y-12 twin turboprop operating a domestic service from Erdenet to Mörön climbed into low visibility and struck a 2,800 metre mountain a few kilometres west of the airport shortly after takeoff. The aircraft broke apart on impact. All 28 people on board, including 12 children, were killed.