Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 February 1999
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
Owner/operator: Aeronautica Militare Italiana – AMI
Registration Number: MM62013
Location: Moskva-Vnukovo Airport (VKO) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire Ilyushin 96 aircraft, specifically the wings and fuselage.The entire Ilyushin 96 aircraft, specifically the wings and fuselage.
Category: Other
A Russian VIP Ilyushin 96 aircraft experienced a catastrophic collision with another aircraft during ground operations, resulting in significant damage and irreparable damage to the aircraft.A Russian VIP Ilyushin 96 aircraft experienced a catastrophic collision with another aircraft during ground operations, resulting in significant damage and irreparable damage to the aircraft.
Description
Ground collision with Russian VIP Ilyushin 96. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error leading to rapid deceleration and collision.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error leading to rapid deceleration and collision.Share on:
