Fatal aircraft accident near Rzhev during cargo flight

7 fatalities • Myakotino, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight transporting a jet engine crashed in a wooded area near Rzhev, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation from Rzhev Airport to Morshansk, an aircraft carrying a jet fighter engine experienced a catastrophic failure. Approximately seven minutes after departing Rzhev, while the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of 2,600 meters, the flight became uncontrollable. The aircraft entered a spin and subsequently crashed into a heavily wooded and swampy region in Myakotino, situated southeast of the departure airport.

All seven crew members on board perished in the accident. The mission was specifically tasked with the transport of heavy engine components as part of a logistics flight.

Findings

Preliminary investigations suggest that the loss of control was triggered by an engine failure. Following the loss of power, the crew was reportedly unable to successfully feather the propeller, which prevented the aircraft from maintaining stable flight and led to the fatal spin.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrollable spin following an engine failure and the subsequent inability to feather the propeller.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-05-22 Antonov AN-12 accident near Myakotino, Russia?

A cargo flight transporting a jet engine crashed in a wooded area near Rzhev, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-05-22 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-05-22 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration RA-12135, operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, at Myakotino, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?