26 Mar Lisunov Li-2 – CCCP-13345 The Li-2 suffered engine trouble en route from Moscow to Tyumen. It descended below its intended altitude and struck telephone lines. T... Continue reading
26 Mar Antonov An-2R – CCCP-01626 The aircraft was damaged beyond repair in a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Continue reading
26 Mar Antonov An-2SX – CCCP-33170 The Antonov stalled and crashed on takeoff from an airstrip of the Oktyabr' collective farm. Lift-off was attempted at too low a speed.... Continue reading
26 Mar Antonov An-2TP – CCCP-09675 The aircraft flew into a mountain at an elevation of 800 metres asl in adverse weather. The crew did not survive the accident. Continue reading
26 Mar Ilyushin Il-18E – CCCP-75408 The Ilyushin had taken off from Moscow-Vnukovo for a flight to Yerevan. En route at FL260 an electrical power failure occurred, disabli... Continue reading
26 Mar Tupolev Tu-104A – CCCP-42327 The Tupolev 104 suddenly banked to the right about 20ø when climbing through 30 m on takeoff. The airplane began to descend with an inc... Continue reading
26 Mar Antonov An-24RV – CCCP-46613 The An-24 was approaching Saratov Airport, Russia, descended below the glide path. The aircraft touched down on the runway threshold at... Continue reading
26 Mar Antonov An-24B – CCCP-47280 The An-24 operated on a passenger flight from Riga to Kirov with an en route stop at Leningrad. During a night-time approach in poor we... Continue reading
26 Mar Tupolev Tu-124V – CCCP-45037 Immediately after takeoff from Vnukovo Airport, runway 24, the Tu-124 jet aircraft entered clouds. Both artificial horizons then failed... Continue reading