Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 December 1969
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-14P
Owner/operator: Aeroflot / Georgia
Registration Number: CCCP-52010
Location: 3, 5 km off Makhachkala –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 17 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Aircraft cockpitAircraft cockpit
Category: Accident
An Aeroflot Il-14P aircraft crashed into the sea near Makhachkala Airport, resulting in a sudden descent and collision with the water surface. The incident was triggered by a collision with a flock of large birds, leading to cockpit damage and an involuntary descent.An Aeroflot Il-14P aircraft crashed into the sea near Makhachkala Airport, resulting in a sudden descent and collision with the water surface. The incident was triggered by a collision with a flock of large birds, leading to cockpit damage and an involuntary descent.
Description
Aeroflot flight 2953, an Ilyushin Il-14P, crashed into the sea about four minutes after takeoff from Makhachkala Airport. At an altitude of 350-400 m, a sudden emergency occurred, which led to an involuntary descent at a high vertical speed and a collision with the water surface at a steep angle. Cause: A collision of the aircraft with a flock of large birds, which led to the destruction of the cockpit, possible injuries to the crew and involuntary descent of the aircraft.
Source of Information
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