Incident Overview
Description
Inex-Adria flight 450, a DC-9-30, impacted terrain while on on approach to Prague-Ruzyne Airport, Czech Republic, killing 75 occupants; 45 survived the accident. Weather at Prague was poor. Fog at Ruzyne Airport reduced the visibility to 1500 m. The Inex Adria charter flight from Tivat (TIV) had been cleared for a runway 24 approach. After completing a right inbound turn, the crew descended below MDA and below airport level. The DC-9 entered a gorge over the River Vltava with high ground ahead and on the sides. The pilot selected full power to climb over the high ground. The airplane struck trees and a building and crashed at an elevation 300 ft below runway level. Reportedly ILS and PAR approached were not available at the time of the accident.
Source of Information
https://zpravy.aktualne.cz/domaci/foto-unikatni-snimky-uplynulo-45-let-co-prazsky-suchdol-zdev/r~0d10bfd01ab411eb9d74ac1f6b220ee8/v~nahledy/https://zpravy.aktualne.cz/domaci/foto-unikatni-snimky-uplynulo-45-let-co-prazsky-suchdol-zdev/r~0d10bfd01ab411eb9d74ac1f6b220ee8/v~nahledy/Primary Cause
Poor weather conditions, specifically fog, significantly reduced visibility, leading to the aircraft descending below Minimum Descent Altitude and airport level.Poor weather conditions, specifically fog, significantly reduced visibility, leading to the aircraft descending below Minimum Descent Altitude and airport level.Share on:
