Aircraft damage following hard landing in thick fog

No fatalities • Beryozovo, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after a heavy landing during an approach in low-visibility conditions.

What happened

During an approach conducted under conditions of limited visibility caused by dense fog, the aircraft experienced a hard landing. The impact resulted in the plane coming to a complete stop on the ground. While there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board, the structural damage sustained during the event was severe enough that the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was a misjudgment by the crew, who failed to accurately determine their altitude relative to the ground while on final approach.

Probable cause

The crew miscalculated their height above the terrain during the final approach phase in foggy conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-02-26 Antonov AN-12 accident near Beryozovo, Russia?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after a heavy landing during an approach in low-visibility conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-02-26 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-02-26 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration CCCP-12966, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Beryozovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew miscalculated their height above the terrain during the final approach phase in foggy conditions.

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