Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 9 February 1992
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24B
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Kazakstan Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-46816
Location: near Guryev Airport (GUW) –
ÿ Kazakhstan
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 49
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced a significant incident due to engine failure at a high altitude. The aircraft executed a missed approach, resulting in a descent and subsequent slide on rough terrain. Loss of airspeed was caused by icing conditions.An Antonov aircraft experienced a significant incident due to engine failure at a high altitude. The aircraft executed a missed approach, resulting in a descent and subsequent slide on rough terrain. Loss of airspeed was caused by icing conditions.
Description
The Antonov departed Guryev (now Atyrau) when an engine flamed out at 900 m. The aircraft returned, but had to execute a missed approach procedure. Airspeed was lost in icing conditions and the aircraft descended with 6 m/sec, touched down and slid 418 m on rough ground on half-retracted gear and belly.
Primary Cause
Engine failure at high altitude, coupled with icing conditions and a missed approach.Engine failure at high altitude, coupled with icing conditions and a missed approach.Share on:
