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Aircraft collision with perimeter wall during takeoff at Orenburg-Tsentralny Airport (RA-43990)

Orenburg, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 29, 2008, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-43990) operated by Orenair - Orenburgskie Avialinii - Orenburg Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Orenburg, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a concrete perimeter wall during its climb, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking a concrete wall during its initial climb from Orenburg-Tsentralny Airport.

What happened

During the takeoff phase at Orenburg-Tsentralny Airport, an aircraft was performing its initial climb when it encountered a tailwind component. During this ascent, the aircraft's skis made contact with a concrete perimeter wall located near the airfield. The impact caused the aircraft to lose altitude, resulting in a crash approximately 20 metres beyond the point of the initial collision.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the 4 crew members on board, all of whom managed to evacuate the aircraft safely. However, the impact and subsequent crash resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating with a tailwind component during the climb.
  • The primary sequence of events involved the skis striking a structural perimeter wall, leading to a loss of lift and a subsequent ground impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a concrete perimeter wall during its climb, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent crash.

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