Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 28 October 1970
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12B
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: near Ivanovo-Severny Air Base –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the main landing gear and control surfaces.The entire aircraft, specifically the main landing gear and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine Antonov An-225 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a nighttime go-around near a forested area, resulting in a significant fire and loss of life.A twin-engine Antonov An-225 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during a nighttime go-around near a forested area, resulting in a significant fire and loss of life.
Description
The Antonov stalled, crashed into trees and caught fire while attempting a go-around at night in bad weather. The crew were killed.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and dense fog, combined with a malfunctioning navigation system, likely triggered the go-around and subsequent fire.Weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and dense fog, combined with a malfunctioning navigation system, likely triggered the go-around and subsequent fire.Share on:
