Aircraft crash near Marneuli resulting in eight fatalities

8 fatalities • Marneuli, Georgia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountain during a night approach to Marneuli, causing the deaths of all on board.

What happened

During a nighttime flight operating from Krymsk to Marneuli, the aircraft departed from its intended flight trajectory, drifting to the right while nearing its destination. The aircraft subsequently struck the peak of a mountain situated at an elevation of 1,150 metres. The impact occurred approximately 41 km northwest of the Marneuli Airfield, in a region west of Tbilisi.

All individuals on board, consisting of 7 crew members and one passenger, were killed in the accident. There were no survivors recorded from the crash site.

Findings

  • The flight was operating during nighttime conditions.
  • The aircraft experienced a deviation from the established flight path to the right prior to impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft drifted off its assigned course during a night approach, leading to a collision with mountainous terrain.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-10-11 Antonov AN-12 accident near Marneuli, Georgia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain during a night approach to Marneuli, causing the deaths of all on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-10-11 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-10-11 involved a Antonov AN-12, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Marneuli, Georgia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft drifted off its assigned course during a night approach, leading to a collision with mountainous terrain.

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