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Mid-Air Collision During Training Flight at Pskov AFB Kills 14

Pskov AFB, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 3, 1969, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Pskov AFB, Russia during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight collided with a second Soviet Air Force An-12 on approach in poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all 14 crew members. Circumstances remain unclear.

Background

A crew was conducting a local training flight at Pskov Air Force Base (AFB). The flight was on final approach to the airport.

Accident

During the final approach, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility. The captain decided to perform a go-around. While executing the go-around, the aircraft collided with a second Soviet Air Force Antonov An-12 that was also approaching the same airport. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed.

Aftermath

All 14 crew members on both aircraft were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remain unclear. The possible responsibility of air traffic control in the accident has not been determined.

Midair collision

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jun 1969 Antonov AN-12 accident near Pskov AFB, Russia?

A training flight collided with a second Soviet Air Force An-12 on approach in poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all 14 crew members. Circumstances remain unclear.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 1969 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jun 1969 involved an Antonov AN-12, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Pskov AFB, Russia.

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