Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T in Tushino

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1993
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
26 black
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tushino - Tushino
MSN:
1G236-01
YOM:
1989
Location:
Tushino
Moscow oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While engaged in a skydiving mission out from Tushino Airport, the pilot started the takeoff run before all skydivers were seated, so they were thrown into the back of the cabin. At liftoff, the center of gravity was out of the envelope (too far aft). The aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot and all 10 passengers escaped unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
For unknown reasons, the pilot precipitated the takeoff procedure.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Moscow: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A1109
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tushino - Moscow-Monino
MSN:
14282
YOM:
1939
Location:
Moscow
Moscow oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Tushino on a flight to Moscow-Monino Airport with two people on board. En route, it collided with the cable of a barrage balloon and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following an in-flight collision with the cable of a barrage balloon.

Crash of a Lockheed 10E Electra in Moscow

Date & Time: May 22, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-N214
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Arkhangelsk - Moscow
MSN:
1065
YOM:
1936
Location:
Tushino
Moscow oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Tushino Airport in Moscow, the aircraft landed 460 metres behind the landing T. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, it overran and crashed in a ditch. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and all four crew members escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Tupolev ANT-20 in Tushino: 44 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1935 at 1245 LT
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev ANT-20
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-I20
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Tushino - Tushino
MSN:
ANT-20-01
YOM:
1934
Location:
Tushino
Moscow oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
44
Circumstances:
This first prototype made his first flight on My 19, 1934. One year later, in Tushino, engineers, pilots and technicians working for Tupolev were engaged in a demonstration flight by the Tushino Air Show. Named 'Maxim Gorki', the eight engine machine was completing a demonstration flight over Moscow with three other aircraft: two Polikarpov I-5 and one Tupolev ANT-14. While cruising at a height of about 600 metres, the pilot of the Polikarpov I-5 cruising parallel to the Tupolev on its left side made a turn to complete a tour over the Tupolev. This manoeuvre was prohibited and unscheduled. Most probably the pilot of the Polikarpov misjudged the distance between both aircraft, and the Polikarpov collided with the Tupolev. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a residential area located in Sokol, near the Tushino Airfield. All 35 occupants on board the 'Maxim Gorki' were killed as well as nine people on the ground and the pilot of the Polikarpov. Up to date, this crash was considered as the worst in the world.
Crew:
I. V. Mikheyev and I. S. Zhurov, pilots of the Maxim Gorki.
Nikolaï Blagin, pilot of the Polikarpov I-5.
Probable cause:
In flight collision caused by a poor judgement on part of the pilot of the Polikarpov I-5.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-1 in Tushino: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 25, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov U-1
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-313
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moscow - Moscow
MSN:
2161
Location:
Tushino
Moscow oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Moscow on a local training flight with two pilots on board. En route, the crew encountered engine problems and was able to make an emergency landing near Tushino. Mechanics were called to make a check of the engine but nothing particular was noted and the crew was cleared for takeoff. Nevertheless, the captain took off with a mechanic on board to proceed with in-flight tests. Shortly after takeoff, at a height of about 100-150 metres, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed, killing both occupants.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure for unknown reasons.
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