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Fatal Aircraft Crash in Wooded Area Near Starosel'ye Airfield (RF-02883)

Starosel'ye, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On June 7, 2014, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RF-02883) operated by Private Russia was involved in an aviation accident near Starosel'ye, Russia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot took off from a closed airstrip without notifying ATC, and the aircraft impacted trees during initial climb, leading to a stall and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into trees shortly after takeoff from Starosel'ye Airfield, killing both occupants. The plane was destroyed by fire, and the pilot had taken off from a closed airstrip without notifying ATC.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Shortly after departing from Starosel'ye Airfield, the aircraft encountered a fatal accident during its initial climb. The plane struck a line of trees, which caused it to stall and crash into a nearby wooded area. The impact resulted in the aircraft bursting into flames, and the subsequent post-crash fire completely destroyed the wreckage. Both individuals on board were killed in the incident. ## Operational and Regulatory Violations The investigation revealed significant procedural failures by the pilot. The aircraft was not listed on the Russian Aviation Register, and the registration mark RF-02883 was reported as unknown to the aviation authority. Furthermore, the pilot initiated the takeoff from an airstrip that was officially closed to traffic. The pilot also failed to announce the flight to air traffic control (ATC) prior to departure.

Probable cause

The pilot took off from a closed airstrip without notifying ATC, and the aircraft impacted trees during initial climb, leading to a stall and crash.
Controlled flight into terrain

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