No fatalities

Aircraft crash in the Caspian Sea following takeoff (21 White)

Caspian Sea, WorldTakeoff (climb)

On August 28, 1992, an Alekseev A-90 Orlyonok (registration 21 White) operated by Russian Navy - Voyenno-morskoy Flot Rossii was involved in an aviation accident near Caspian Sea, World during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed into the Caspian Sea approximately six minutes after departing, shortly after exiting the ground effect.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the Caspian Sea involving an aircraft of unspecified make and model. The flight was in its initial climb phase, having departed from a nearby airfield. Approximately six minutes after the aircraft left the ground, it encountered an unspecified issue while transitioning out of the ground effect. Following this event, the aircraft descended into the sea.

At the time of the impact, the status of the occupants remained unconfirmed. There is no official record regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the crash, as the fate of the crew remains unknown. The exact circumstances leading to the loss of control during the climb have not been established.

Findings

Investigations into the crash have not yet identified a specific reason for the loss of altitude. The aircraft was unable to maintain flight after leaving the ground effect, but the reason for the loss of flight capability remains undetermined by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Aug 1992 Alekseev A-90 Orlyonok accident near Caspian Sea, World?

An unidentified aircraft crashed into the Caspian Sea approximately six minutes after departing, shortly after exiting the ground effect.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Aug 1992 Alekseev A-90 Orlyonok accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Aug 1992 involved an Alekseev A-90 Orlyonok, registration 21 White, operated by Russian Navy - Voyenno-morskoy Flot Rossii, at Caspian Sea, World.