Nizhneudinsk | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The single engine airplane departed Nizhneudinsk Airport on a forest fire survey mission, carrying two observers and two pilots. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of about 150-170 metres, the engine started to vibrate. The captain attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a marshy field located 4,9 km from the airport, coming to rest upside down. All four occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of a total engine failure during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined. The fact that the field was waterlogged and did not permit a safe landing was considered as a contributing factor.

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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Nizhneudinsk

Date & Time: May 22, 1979

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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CCCP-09165

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1G20-08

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1962

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Circumstances:

Crashed following an engine failure. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Polikarpov AP in Alygdzher: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Mountains

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Alygdzher - Nizhneudinsk

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Circumstances:

Following an uneventful flight from Nizhneudinsk to Alygdzher, the pilot spent some time on ground with friends and has consumed alcohol. As he was preparing the return flight, people asked him to postpone the flight to the following day but the pilot said he has to return today. After takeoff, he performed several manoeuvre then climbed to the altitude of 1,600 metres. In good weather conditions, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain, bursting into flames. A passenger was injured while both other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The decision of the pilot to initiate the flight despite he was intoxicated.

Crash of a Dewoitine D.33 in Nizhneudinsk

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1931 at 2130 LT

Type of aircraft:

Dewoitine D.33

Operator:

François Coty

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F-AKDV

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Paris – Tokyo

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1930

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The crew was attempting the first non stop flight from Paris to Tokyo and departed Paris-Le Bourget on 12 July 1931 at 0443LT. While cruising over the region of Nizhneudinsk, the engine failed due to icing conditions. Le Brix and Mesmin bailed out while the pilot Doret attempted to make an emergency landing near Sherbati. The aircraft eventually crashed in a wooded area and was damaged beyond repair as the engine and the right wing were torn off. The aircraft was christened 'Le Trait d'Union'.
Crew:
Joseph Le Brix,
Marcel Doret,
René Mesmin.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight due to icing.