Pskov - Pskov

On July 8, 1993 at 08:47 PM, Pskov - Pskov experienced a crash involving Ilyushin II-76, operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, with the event recorded near Pskov AFB Pskov oblast.

The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

11 people were known to be on board, 11 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 8, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The aircraft departed Pskov AFB on a local training flight, carrying three passengers, eight crew members and a load of ammunition. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the crew informed ATC that a fire erupted on board and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 3,4 km from the airport and 480 metres to the left of the extended centerline, bursting into flames. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 11 occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-86039, MSN 0934 17518, year of manufacture 1979.