10 fatalities

Test Flight Accident During Moscow-Ashgabat Flight (CCCP-06156)

Moscow-Zhukovsky, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 25, 1965, an Ilyushin II-62 (registration CCCP-06156) operated by Ilyushin was involved in an aviation accident near Moscow-Zhukovsky, Russia during takeoff. 10 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A test flight from Moscow to Ashgabat ended in a crash near Tashkent Airport after takeoff. The aircraft struck a wall, stalled, and burned. Ten crew members were killed and seven injured.

Accident Details

The crew was conducting a test flight from Moscow to Ashgabat with an intermediate stop at Tashkent Airport. Takeoff was attempted with a total weight near the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). After liftoff, the aircraft nosed up, then lost speed and altitude. At a height of 4-5 meters, it struck a concrete wall, stalled, and crashed in flames. Ten crew members were killed, and seven others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was the first prototype, built in 1962. It had made its first successful test flight on January 2, 1963. No further details about the aircraft's type, registration, or engine configuration are provided in the source.