What happened
During a flight originating from Klin, an aircraft was performing its final approach toward Norilsk-Nezhdanny Airport when it struck a mountain summit. The impact occurred at an elevation of 633 meters near the Talnashki River, causing the plane to plummet into a nearby gorge. The accident resulted in seven fatalities among the crew members, while the single survivor, the tail gunner, sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
Findings
Investigations revealed that an inexperienced air traffic controller provided inaccurate guidance to the flight crew during the descent. This error allowed the aircraft to descend to an altitude of 700 meters, which was insufficient for clearing the Talnakhskiye gory mountain range, as certain peaks in the approach path reach heights of 740 meters. The inaccurate information provided by air traffic control regarding terrain clearance was a critical factor in the collision.