Rostov oblast | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The airplane departed Bataysk on a local training mission with two pilots on board. A second U-2 registered CCCP-Sh924 took off shortly later 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.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Rostov-on-Don: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1937

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-Sh630

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Rostov-on-Don - Rostov-on-Don

MSN:

5410

YOM:

1932

Location:

Rostov-on-Don-Olginskaya

Rostov oblast

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

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Circumstances:

The crew departed Rostov-on-Don-Olginskaya Aerodrome on a local training flight. While cruising at an altitude of 800 metres, the pilot initiated aerobatics when he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in a field. Both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the accident was the consequence of the following factors:
- The pilot was completing aerobatics manoeuvres at an unsafe altitude,
- The airplane entered a dive at an excessive speed,
- The pilot was not sufficiently trained to initiated such manoeuvres,
- Poor piloting techniques,
- Lack of discipline.

Crash of a Tupolev ANT-27 off Taganrog: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1934

Type of aircraft:

Tupolev ANT-27

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Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Test

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Taganrog - Taganrog

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1934

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The crew consisted of pilots and engineers working for the Russian Central Institute for Aerodynamic Study (TsAGI - Tsentralniy Aerogidrodinamicheskiy Institut). The aircraft, a three engine seaplane, was the first prototype and was involved in a series of test flights. While taking off on rough sea off Taganrog, the aircraft hit a first wave and then plunged just to a next wave. The pylon of the central engine located on the roof broke off, causing the engine to fell into the cockpit, killing all five crew members.

Crash of a Kalinin K-5 in Bataysk: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1933 at 1038 LT

Type of aircraft:

Kalinin K-5

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L406

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Bataysk - Bataysk

MSN:

165

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1931

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Aircraft flight hours:

386

Circumstances:

The crew departed Bataysk Airfield on a local training mission. After takeoff, the crew encountered engine problems and the airplane climbed to a max height of about 70 metres before it started to descend. The pilot-in-command attempted to find a suitable terrain for an emergency landing when the aircraft nosed down and crashed, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and all three crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was the result of an engine failure, the cause of which could not be precisely determined due to the total destruction of the plane. However, it is believed that it may be caused by a faulty carburation. The loss of control at low height was the result of a pilot error who did not take the necessary measures to ensure that the aircraft's speed was sufficient while he was confused about the choice of a landing zone in an unfavorable environment. Finally, the horizontal stabilizer was stuck at an inappropriate angle, which was considered as a contributing factor.