Kherson | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

During the takeoff roll, at a speed of 135 km/h, the pilot-in-command slowly started the rotation and the nose gear lifted off. Then, at a speed of 165 km/h, he lifted off more vigorously when the flight engineer retracted the landing gear. At a speed of 190 km/h, the aircraft sank back on the runway on its belly (the landing gears were partially retracted), causing both propellers to struck the ground. The aircraft slid for about 740 metres when eight seconds later, the flight engineer shut down both engines while both propellers were feathered 20 seconds later. The aircraft slid for another 300 metres then came to rest 1,670 metres from the departure point. All 32 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

A lack of crew coordination during the takeoff roll procedure led the flight engineer retracting the undercarriage prematurely.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Kherson

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1988

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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Registration:

CCCP-82815

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1G166-47

YOM:

1976

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Crashed during an unauthorized takeoff. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Kherson: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1984

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-84600

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Kherson - Kherson

MSN:

1G190-32

YOM:

1981

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The crew was engaged in a local spraying mission in the region of Kherson. While flying at a height of about 50 meters, the copilot initiated a turn when the engine lost power. The aircraft stalled and crashed in an open field. The captain was seriously injured and the copilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control at low altitude caused by a momentary engine malfunction due to the blockage of the valve of the n°1 cylinder. Investigations revealed that the valve had become blocked due to the fact that it was clogged with dust, the aircraft was mainly used in dusty environments and the engine had not been cleaned regularly.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Kherson: 14 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1972 at 1806 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-01526

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Novooleksiivka – Kherson

MSN:

1G80-20

YOM:

1967

Flight number:

D-44

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Aircraft flight hours:

5037

Aircraft flight cycles:

12956

Circumstances:

The single engine airplane departed Novooleksiivka Airport at 1740LT on a schedule service (flight D-44) to Kherson, carrying 17 passengers (11 adults and 6 children) and two pilots. While descending to Kherson Airport, the crew was informed by ATC about Army helicopter movements in the vicinity of the airport, on its east side. On short final, at a height of 20-30 meters, the aircraft banked right to an angle of 70° then rolled left and right. Out of control, it stalled then crashed in flames 400 meters short of runway 02 threshold. Both pilots and 12 passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control on short final due to the presence of wake turbulences caused by an army helicopter (type Mil Mi-6) that passed through the approach path 45 seconds prior to the AN-2. It was determined that ATC clearance failed to respect the minimum safe distance and minimum safe time between both movements (minimum safe separation). It was also reported that there were two too many passengers on board and that some of them failed to wear their seatbelt.

Crash of a Heinkel He.111H-6 in Kherson: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1942 at 1733 LT

Type of aircraft:

Heinkel He.111

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Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Bombing

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Kherson - Kherson

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4937

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The airplane suffered an engine failure upon takeoff, collided with a lorry and crashed, bursting into flames. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Oblt Walter Horeis, pilot,
Fw Gerhard Fleischmann, observer,
Fw Gerhard Bock, radio operator,
Uffz Werner Groß, air gunner.

Probable cause:

Engine failure upon takeoff.