Aeroflot-Nord Boeing 737-500 crash near Perm, Russia

88 fatalities • Perm, Russia

A scheduled passenger flight from Moscow crashed during a missed approach at Perm Airport, resulting in 88 fatalities.

What happened

On September 14, 2008, at 05:10 local time, Aeroflot-Nord flight 821, a Boeing 737-500 bearing registration VP-BKO, crashed while approaching Perm Airport (PEE) in Perm, Russia. The flight was a scheduled service originating from Moskva-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) in Moscow.

During the execution of a missed approach at the destination airport, the aircraft disappeared from radar. The plane subsequently struck the ground within the city, where the impact and subsequent fire caused the total destruction of the aircraft. All 88 people on board, consisting of 6 crew members and 82 passengers, sustained fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Sep 2008 Boeing 737-500 accident near Perm, Russia?

A scheduled passenger flight from Moscow crashed during a missed approach at Perm Airport, resulting in 88 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sep 2008 Boeing 737-500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 88 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Sep 2008 involved a Boeing 737-500, operated by Aeroflot-Nord, at Perm, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?