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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Rostov

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1970
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-41398
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G67-16
YOM:
1966
Location:
Rostov-on-Don
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from an airfield located in the region of Rostov and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
The crew forgot to extend the flaps in an appropriate position for the takeoff procedure, causing the aircraft to stall at liftoff.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Nikolayevo-Kozlovski: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1970 at 1153 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-25598
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Nikolayevo-Kozlovski - Nikolayevo-Kozlovski
MSN:
1G61-24
YOM:
27
Location:
Nikolayevo-Kozlovski
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Aircraft flight hours:
2086
Aircraft flight cycles:
5100
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a crop spraying flight on behalf of the kolkhoz 'Krasny Partizan' located north of Taganrog, in the Rostov oblast, without any ATC authorization. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions (below minima) with very low visibility due to thick fog. He suffered a spatial disorientation and lost control of the airplane that crashed in a snow-covered field located some 5,750 metres west of Nikolayevo-Kozlovski, while completing a right turn at low height. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the crew suffered a spatial disorientation in flight.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2M in Semikarakorsk: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 30, 1968 at 0550 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-05989
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Semikarakorsk - Semikarakorsk
MSN:
6 010 11
YOM:
1967
Location:
Semikarakorsk
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
759
Aircraft flight cycles:
3126
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a crop-spraying flight for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Novo-Zolotovski" in the Semikarakorsk district of the Rostov region with one pilot and a local guide on board. While at a height of 20-25 metres, the pilot probably got distracted by the passenger and lost control of the airplane that descended and struck the ground, caught fire and burnt out. While the passenger was killed, the pilot was injured.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-18B near Chebotovka: 59 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1961 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-18
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-75654
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moscow – Sochi
MSN:
188 0005 03
YOM:
1958
Flight number:
SU245
Location:
Chebotovka
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
50
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
59
Aircraft flight hours:
2722
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 meters in good weather conditions, the four engine airplane went out of control, entered a dive and reached an angle of 107° and a speed of 630 km/h before crashing in a snow covered field located 10 km east of Chebotovka, in the Rostov region. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 59 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of control was the consequence of an error on part of the flight mechanic who inadvertently positioned the flaps in an angle of 40° while in cruising flight. This reduced the longitudinal stability and the control was rapidly lost. It was reported that the flap lever was not protected against accidental actuation which was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a Beriev BE-10 off Taganrog

Date & Time: May 25, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-10
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Taganrog - Taganrog
MSN:
0 6 007 01
YOM:
1960
Location:
Taganrog
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Taganrog, in the Azov Sea.

Crash of a Beriev BE-10 off Taganrog

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-10
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Taganrog - Taganrog
MSN:
9 6 004 03
YOM:
1959
Location:
Taganrog
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the seaplane crashed in the Azov Sea while trying to land off Taganrog. The airplane was destroyed and the crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Tsymlyanskaya: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-K287
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tsymlyanskaya - Rostov
Location:
Tsymlyanskaya
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Tsymlyanskaya Airfield, en route to Rostov, the airplane climbed to a height of about 20-30 metres. The pilot initiated a turn to the left when the airplane stalled, collided with a fence an crashed. Both occupants were seriously injured and the pilot died six days later from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot was intoxicated at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Tupolev PS-41 in Rostov-on-Don: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev ANT-40 (PS-40/PS-41)
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3515
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Meteorological / Weather
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rostov-on-Don - Rostov-on-Don
MSN:
8/214
YOM:
1939
Location:
Rostov-on-Don
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Rostov-on-Don Airport at 0602LT on a meteorological mission over the area. While cruising at an altitude of 5,000 metres, the crew encountered an unexpected situation with the right engine. Following the advice from the mechanic, the pilot shut down the right engine then decided to return to Rostov Airport. On final approach on one engine, the airplane' speed dropped to 150 km/h then it stalled and crashed 2 km from the runway threshold. The pilot and the mechanic were injured and the meteorologist was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot shut down the right engine at the altitude of 5,000 metres upon the advice of the mechanic despite all technical parameters were correct. During the final approach, he led the airplane' speed dropped at a too low speed, causing the airplane to stall at a height of 20-25 metres.

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

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1938 at 0540 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-Sh924
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bataysk - Bataysk
MSN:
5300
YOM:
1933
Location:
Bataysk
Rostov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
1422
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Bataysk on a local training mission with two pilots on board. A second U-2 registered CCCP-L956 took off shortly earlier with also two pilots on board. Sh924 was following L956 when the first aircraft slowed at a speed of 80-85 km/h so the second aircraft could approach. At a height of about 40 metres, the pilot of L956 initiated a turn when both airplanes collided and crashed in a field located 1,5 km from the airport. Two pilots survived and two others were killed.
Probable cause:
Poor organization of the training mission on part of the instructors at Bataysk Airport. Also the crew precipitated the mission and failed to maintain a safe distance while flying in formation.
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