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Dual-Engine Failure and Crash in Wooded Area West of Sverdlovsk (CCCP-41848)

Sosnovy Bor, RussiaFlight

On July 8, 1961, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration CCCP-41848) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sosnovy Bor, Russia in flight. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from poor flight preparation by the crew who failed to fuel the aircraft with a sufficient quantity prior to departure. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a Kazan to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo flight, both engines failed at 1,200 m due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area, killing all five crew and four passengers.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft was operating a leg from Kazan to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport when it encountered a critical failure. While cruising at an altitude of 1,200 meters, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot-in-command reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing, but the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area located about 120 km west of Sverdlovsk. The wreckage was discovered the following morning at 0800LT. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. All five crew members and four passengers were killed, while 17 other occupants were injured.

Probable cause

In-flight failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from poor flight preparation by the crew who failed to fuel the aircraft with a sufficient quantity prior to departure. A total of 1,108 kg of fuel was in the tanks, about 550 kg less than the necessary amount for the routing.
Fuel exhaustion & starvation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jul 1961 Ilyushin II-14 accident near Sosnovy Bor, Russia?

During a Kazan to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo flight, both engines failed at 1,200 m due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area, killing all five crew and four passengers.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 1961 Ilyushin II-14 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jul 1961 involved an Ilyushin II-14, registration CCCP-41848, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Sosnovy Bor, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

In-flight failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from poor flight preparation by the crew who failed to fuel the aircraft with a sufficient quantity prior to departure. A total of 1,108 kg of fuel was in the tanks, about 550 kg less than the necessary amount for the routing.

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