What happened
MIAT Mongolian Airlines operated a scheduled domestic passenger service connecting Ulaanbaatar to Mörön. On September 21, 1995, Flight 557 was operating an Antonov An-24 aircraft registered as JU-464. During the final phase of the flight, while the crew was attempting to land at Mörön Airport, the aircraft crashed. The accident resulted in catastrophic loss of life, with 41 individuals perishing and only one survivor among the 42 people on board.
Investigation
The incident is recorded as the deadliest aviation disaster in Mongolian history. While specific technical details of the investigation are not provided in the source material, the event remains a significant marker in the nation's aviation safety record due to the high fatality rate and its historical context.
Findings
The primary outcome of the crash was the severe loss of life, underscoring the risks associated with domestic aviation operations in the region during that period. The single survivor's status highlights the severity of the impact forces involved in the accident.