On September 26, 1991, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-46724) operated by AKF Polet was involved in an aviation accident near Saint Petersburg-Pulkovo, Russia during takeoff. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined. Nevertheless, it was reported that oxygen masks deployed during initial climb and that both engines were running at high power at impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A cargo flight from Saint Petersburg to Voronezh crashed into the Gulf of Finland while climbing, killing all 10 occupants. The aircraft was carrying electronics and TV sets.
Accident Summary
A cargo aircraft departed Saint Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport on a flight to Voronezh, carrying a crew of three and seven passengers. The cargo consisted of electronics and television sets. While climbing to an altitude of 860 meters, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the Gulf of Finland, approximately 150 meters offshore. All 10 occupants were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation into the accident could not determine the exact cause of the loss of control. Investigators reported that the oxygen masks had deployed during the initial climb, and both engines were running at high power at the time of impact. No further contributing factors were identified.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated in the official findings, is that the exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined. It was noted that oxygen masks deployed during initial climb and that both engines were running at high power at impact.