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Fatal Bird Strike During Training Flight at Sinitsyno Airport

Sinitsyno, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 6, 1974, an Antonov AN-24 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Sinitsyno, Russia during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on final approach following a bird strike. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight at Sinitsyno Airport ended in a fatal crash after a bird strike on final approach caused both engines to fail. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway, killing all five occupants.

Incident Overview and Context The accident occurred during a local training flight at Sinitsyno Airport. The aircraft was on final approach when it collided with a flock of birds. ## Sequence of Events The bird strike resulted in the failure of both engines. The crew was unable to feather the propeller, which led to the aircraft stalling. The plane subsequently crashed short of the runway threshold. ## Casualties All five occupants on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was loss of control on final approach following a bird strike.

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