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Night Training Accident in Russia: Aircraft Struck Power Cables on Final Approach

Russia, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 25, 1973, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, Russia during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the accident was caused by a wrong altimeter setting. A difference of 100 meters was reported. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A six-crew aircraft crashed in flames after descending below the glide path and striking power cables during a night training mission in Russia. The official investigation attributed the accident to an incorrect altimeter setting.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a night training mission conducted somewhere in Russia, an aircraft encountered a fatal accident while on final approach. The airplane descended below the intended glide path, struck power cables, and crashed in flames. All six crew members aboard were killed in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or precise location within Russia. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a wrong altimeter setting. The findings reported a difference of 100 meters associated with the altimeter setting error. No other causes or contributing factors are stated in the source.

Probable cause

It was determined that the accident was caused by a wrong altimeter setting. A difference of 100 meters was reported.

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