Fatal aircraft impact in Novosibirsk

5 fatalities • Novosibirsk, Russia • Flight

A single-pilot aircraft crash into a residential building in Novosibirsk resulted in five fatalities and eleven injuries.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft departed from Novosibirsk-Severny Airport under the control of a solo pilot. During the flight, the pilot intentionally steered the aircraft into a multi-story residential structure located at ul. Stepnaya, d. 43/1. The impact triggered a significant fire that spread through the stairwell of the building, causing damage to approximately 30 individual apartments.

Findings

The collision resulted in five fatalities, which included the pilot and four residents of the building, three of whom were children. Additionally, the incident left 11 people injured; notably, none of the injured parties were related to the pilot. Investigations indicated that the pilot's actions were motivated by personal domestic issues.

Probable cause

The pilot intentionally crashed the aircraft into a residential building.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-09-26 Antonov AN-2 accident near Novosibirsk, Russia?

A single-pilot aircraft crash into a residential building in Novosibirsk resulted in five fatalities and eleven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-09-26 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-09-26 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-79868, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Novosibirsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot intentionally crashed the aircraft into a residential building.

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