Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 October 1972
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12BP
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: Tula Airport (TYA) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: An-12 aircraftAn-12 aircraft
Category: Accident
A Soviet An-12 aircraft was approaching Tula near minimal visibility conditions. Due to a failed ground surveillance radar, the air traffic controller was unaware of the aircraft’s precise location during approach. A collision with another An-12 on a local training flight resulted in the loss of all occupants.A Soviet An-12 aircraft was approaching Tula near minimal visibility conditions. Due to a failed ground surveillance radar, the air traffic controller was unaware of the aircraft’s precise location during approach. A collision with another An-12 on a local training flight resulted in the loss of all occupants.
Description
A Soviet Air Force An-12 was approaching Tula in near minima weather. The airplane was transporting military personnel to Tula for an exercise. Ground surveillance radar had failed, so the air traffic controller was not aware of the exact position of the aircraft. On approach the airplane collided with another An-12 which was on a local training flight. There were no survivors.
Source of Information
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Failed ground surveillance radar detection leading to lack of situational awareness.Failed ground surveillance radar detection leading to lack of situational awareness.Share on:
