Fatal crash during training flight near Moscow-Chkalovky Airport

6 fatalities • Kudinovo, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A training aircraft crashed into a lake near Kudinovo, resulting in six fatalities during an initial climb phase.

What happened

During a routine local training session at Moscow-Chkalovky Airport, the crew was performing a series of touch-and-go maneuvers. While the aircraft was in its initial climb at an altitude of approximately 70 meters, it experienced a right-hand bank and subsequently lost altitude.

The descent ended when the aircraft struck a lake situated near Kudinovo, which is roughly 15 km southeast of the airfield. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six fatalities among the occupants on board.

Findings

Investigations into the accident suggest that the primary factor was an engine failure on the right side of the aircraft during the climb. The specific reason for the failure of the right engine remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The loss of control was triggered by the failure of the right-side engine during the initial climb phase.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-04-20 Antonov AN-26 accident near Kudinovo, Russia?

A training aircraft crashed into a lake near Kudinovo, resulting in six fatalities during an initial climb phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-04-20 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-04-20 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration 04, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Kudinovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control was triggered by the failure of the right-side engine during the initial climb phase.

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