Fatal aircraft accident during approach to Almaty Airport

8 fatalities • Almaty, Kazakhstan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed while attempting a go-around during its final approach to Almaty Airport, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Almaty Airport, the flight crew elected to perform a go-around procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude, which led to a crash. At the time of the incident, the local weather conditions were characterized by rainfall and low cloud cover.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating under poor visibility due to low clouds and rain.
  • The specific reasons for the decision to initiate the go-around remain undetermined.
  • The accident resulted in eight fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the loss of altitude during the go-around maneuver has not been established.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-11-26 Antonov AN-12 accident near Almaty, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft crashed while attempting a go-around during its final approach to Almaty Airport, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-11-26 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-11-26 involved a Antonov AN-12, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Almaty, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the loss of altitude during the go-around maneuver has not been established.

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