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Training Flight Crash at Moscow-Chkalovky Airport (04)

Kudinovo, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On April 20, 1988, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 04) operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Kudinovo, Russia during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the loss of control occurred after the right engine failed during initial climb for unknown reasons. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight from Moscow-Chkalovky Airport ended in a fatal crash after the aircraft banked right and lost altitude during initial climb, killing all six occupants.

Incident Overview A local training flight consisting of touch-and-go maneuvers was being conducted at Moscow-Chkalovky Airport when the aircraft encountered a fatal accident. During the initial climb phase, while flying at an altitude of approximately 70 meters, the aircraft banked to the right and subsequently lost height. The aircraft crashed into a lake near Kudinovo, located about 15 kilometers southeast of the airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all six occupants on board were killed. ## Probable Cause The official investigation concluded that the loss of control likely occurred after the right engine failed during the initial climb. The specific reason for the engine failure was not determined.

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