Sukhumi – Kharkiv
Flight / Schedule
Sukhumi – Kharkiv
Aircraft
Kalinin K-4Registration
CCCP-219
MSN
110
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
UkrvozduchputDate
June 25, 1929 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Sukhumi-Babushara Abkhazia
Region
Asia • Georgia
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On June 25, 1929 at 12:00 AM, Sukhumi – Kharkiv experienced a crash involving Kalinin K-4, operated by Ukrvozduchput, with the event recorded near Sukhumi-Babushara Abkhazia.
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb, one of the engine failed. The crew decided to return to Sukhumi and while completing a last turn, he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in the sea. Both crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration CCCP-219, MSN 110, year of manufacture 1929.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb, one of the engine failed. The crew decided to return to Sukhumi and while completing a last turn, he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in the sea. Both crew members were killed.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Sukhumi – Kharkiv
Operator
UkrvozduchputFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Asia • Georgia
Aircraft Details
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