CCCP-L163 — accident record & aircraft history

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

November 12, 1937AccidentHull loss
About five minutes after takeoff from Chardzhou Airport, while climbing to a height of about 500 metres, the right engine failed. The pilot decided to return to his departure point, made a turn to the left and reduced his altitude when the airplane stalled and crashed near the airport, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 11 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors: - A fue
ПС-9 · 11 fatalities
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors: - A fuel connection to the carburetor of the right engine moved after takeoff due to strong vibrations, preventing the engine from being properly fueled, - Numerous repairs had been made to this engine over the past two days, - The pilot took the decision to return to his… Full accident record