Yakovlev Yak-40 crash, Oct 6, 1975, Kirov Kirov oblast
Yakovlev Yak-40 accident on October 6, 1975 near Kirov Kirov oblast, Russia with no fatalities.
- Date: October 6, 1975
- Aircraft: Yakovlev Yak-40
- Location: Kirov Kirov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Kirov, power on all three engines dropped sharply while the Yak-40 was climbing at about 5 m. The captain chose to return and the aircraft belly landed, overran and struck approach lights before catching fire, but all 32 occupants got out.