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.