Country
Russia
code

Tambov oblast

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

Date & Time: May 6, 1987
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-31528
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G199-37
YOM:
1983
Location:
Tambov
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Tambov Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after liftoff because the crew was intoxicated.

Crash of a Tupolev TU-124V in Kirsanov: 63 killed

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1979 at 0026 LT
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev TU-124
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-45038
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Odessa - Kiev - Kazan
MSN:
3 35 10 03
YOM:
1963
Flight number:
SU5484
Location:
Kirsanov
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
58
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
63
Aircraft flight hours:
23232
Aircraft flight cycles:
18369
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Kiev-Borispol Airport at 2321LT on the second leg of a flight from Odessa to Kazan. While cruising by night at an altitude of 9,000 meters and a speed of 530 km/h, the flaps extended to an angle of 30°. The airplane entered a spin and partially disintegrated at an altitude of 4,000 meters before crashing in a field located near Kirsanov. The aircraft was totally destroyed and debris were found on a wide area. None of the 63 occupants survived the crash.
Probable cause:
It was not possible to determine the exact cause of the extension of the flaps to an angle of 30° while the aircraft was in normal cruise with the autopilot system engaged. Various analysis could not define if the extension was the result of an electrical failure or a human action, voluntary or not. The most likely cause for flap release could be moving the handle of the left pilot flap control switch to the 'down' position by an angle sufficient to trigger the switch. The design of the locking device of the ZPPM-45 switch of the left pilot and its geographical situation does not exclude the possibility of an unintentional flap release, which was revealed by a one-time check of these devices on 16 others Tupolev Tu-124 aircraft.

Crash of an Antonov AN-2SKh in Tambov

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-06444
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tambov - Tambov
Location:
Tambov
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During a crop spraying flight in the Tambov region, the pilot-in-command got distracted while flying against the low sun when the aircraft lost height and crashed in a field. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while both crew members were uninjured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control at low height after the pilot-in-command got distracted from operations.

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

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1970
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-25611
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G61-37
YOM:
1965
Location:
Tambov
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While completing a steep turn at low height, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed in a field. There were no casualties.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Smelovka: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1942 at 0710 LT
Type of aircraft:
GVF PS-84
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3438
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Morozovski - Morozovski
MSN:
7 5 15
YOM:
1941
Location:
Smelovka
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew left Morozovski at 0315LT on a supply mission to a site behind the German lines. On the return leg, a fire emerged in the cabin and spread rapidly. All 5 crew members bailed out at a height of some 350 meters (1 of them was killed and 1 seriously injured) while the sole passenger (an Air Force officer) did not manage to bail out and was killed. The aircraft crashed near Smelovka, about 5 km east of Verkhnyaya Tarasovka.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Alkakhatki: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 27, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov P-5
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-Sh938
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tambov - Tambov
MSN:
8031
YOM:
1934
Location:
Alkakhatki
Tambov 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:
352
Aircraft flight cycles:
511
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Tambov on a training mission, carrying two pilots, one cadet and one instructor. While cruising at an altitude of 1,000 metres in good weather conditions, the airplane started to disintegrate in the air, losing several pieces. It entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located in Alkakhatki, some 60 km southeast of Tambov. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the student pilot probably made a mistake with the power lever while flying at a speed of 180 km/h. This caused the aircraft to reach the excessive speed of 260 km/h and to enter an overspeed. Several pieces from the wings, engine, ailerons and lower plant started to detach. The airplane then entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. It was determined that the airplane was not certified to fly over the speed of 210 km/h.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Sukhotinka: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1936 at 1235 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov P-5
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-Sh869
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tambov - Balashov
MSN:
7986
YOM:
1934
Location:
Sukhotinka
Tambov 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:
585
Aircraft flight cycles:
2120
Circumstances:
The single enginer airplane departed Tambov on a training flight to Balashov with one instructor and one student pilot on board. About 15-20 minutes into the flight, while flying over the village of Sukhotinka, the airplane was following a road at low height when it entered clouds. Shortly later, it rolled to the left, descended to the ground and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- The student pilot was not authorized to fly in clouds,
- The student pilot training was insufficient,
- The instructor was overconfident.

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

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1933 at 0610 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-Sh566
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Michurinsk - Michurinsk
MSN:
3050
YOM:
1932
Location:
Michurinsk
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
485
Aircraft flight cycles:
2572
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Michurinsk Airport on a local solo training flight. While flying at an altitude of about 700-750 metres, he initiated manoeuvres when control was lost. The airplane dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the pilot suffered a loss of orientation (spatial disorientation) due to his inexperience.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Tambov: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1932 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tambov - Tambov
Location:
Tambov
Tambov oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew (one instructor and one cadet) departed Tambov for a local training flight. While flying on its back at an altitude of 800 metres, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed near the runway. Both occupants were killed.
Subscribe to Tambov oblast