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Fatal Calibration Flight Crash Near Kiev-Zhuliany Airport (CCCP-91515)

Kiev-Zhuliany-Igor Sikorsky, UkraineTakeoff (climb)

On November 14, 1974, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration CCCP-91515) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kiev-Zhuliany-Igor Sikorsky, Ukraine during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine that caught fire during initial climb after a fuel line ruptured, maybe due to fatigue cracks or corrosion. 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 calibration flight from Kiev-Zhuliany Airport crashed in a field 10.8 km away after a right engine fire. The aircraft was destroyed, and all six occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft departed Kiev-Zhuliany Airport on a calibration flight with planned stops at Donetsk and Voroshilovgrad. The flight carried six occupants. ## Emergency and Crash Sequence Shortly after takeoff, during the initial climb, the pilot reported a fire on the right engine to air traffic control. The crew received clearance to return to the airport for an emergency landing. However, the situation deteriorated rapidly as the aircraft lost control. It crashed in flames into a field located 10.8 km from the airport. ## Damage and Casualties The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft. All six people on board were killed in the accident.

Probable cause

Failure of the right engine that caught fire during initial climb after a fuel line ruptured, maybe due to fatigue cracks or corrosion.
Engine failure

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