Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 17 February 1966
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-114D
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, International Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-76491
Location: Moskva-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 21 / Occupants: 66
Component Affected: Left main undercarriage of the Tu-114 aircraft.Left main undercarriage of the Tu-114 aircraft.
Category: Accident
An Aeroflot Tu-114 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during its inaugural flight to Conakry and Brazzaville, resulting in fire and loss of life.An Aeroflot Tu-114 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during its inaugural flight to Conakry and Brazzaville, resulting in fire and loss of life.
Description
It was snowing as Aeroflot’s inaugural service to Conakry (CKY) and Brazzaville (BZV) was prepared for departure. The runway was cleared, but not the entire width. Snow on the runway edges was limiting the visibility of the runway edge lights. Upon takeoff, the Tu-114 struck a snow drift with the left main undercarriage. The pilot banked the plane to the right, causing the no. 3 propeller to strike the runway. The airplane crashed and caught fire.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Snow drift on the runway edges limited visibility, leading to a collision with a snow drift and subsequent propeller strike.Snow drift on the runway edges limited visibility, leading to a collision with a snow drift and subsequent propeller strike.Share on:
