On October 29, 1929, a Fokker C-4 (registration CCCP-150) operated by Dobrolet was involved in an aviation accident near Kemerovo, Russia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash resulted from the pilot's lack of experience in low-visibility conditions combined with inadequate pre-flight weather briefing, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A mail aircraft crashed southwest of Kemerovo after the pilot attempted an emergency landing in foggy conditions, resulting in one fatality.
What happened
The incident involved a mail flight operating from Moscow to Irkutsk with scheduled en route stops. Approximately one hour after departing Novosibirsk, the crew encountered reduced visibility caused by fog. Unable to continue under these conditions, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and crashed in an area located southwest of Kemerovo, roughly 183 kilometers northeast of Novosibirsk. The airframe was destroyed in the accident, and the pilot was killed.
Findings
Investigations concluded that the pilot lacked sufficient experience for operating in limited visibility and using instrument flight rules. A significant contributing factor was identified as a failure to receive relevant en route weather information prior to departure.
Probable cause
The crash resulted from the pilot's lack of experience in low-visibility conditions combined with inadequate pre-flight weather briefing, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.
What happened in the 29 Oct 1929 Fokker C-4 accident near Kemerovo, Russia?
A mail aircraft crashed southwest of Kemerovo after the pilot attempted an emergency landing in foggy conditions, resulting in one fatality.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Oct 1929 Fokker C-4 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Oct 1929 involved a Fokker C-4, registration CCCP-150, operated by Dobrolet, at Kemerovo, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The crash resulted from the pilot's lack of experience in low-visibility conditions combined with inadequate pre-flight weather briefing, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing attempt.
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