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Aircraft Accident at Ho Chi Minh-City Airport (CCCP-11875)

Cam Ranh Bay, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On July 8, 1989, an Antonov AN-12 (registration CCCP-11875) operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam during landing or approach. 31 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

During an approach in below-minima weather, an aircraft struck the ground short of the runway, damaging the right main gear, wing, and propeller n°4. After returning to Cam Ranh Bay Airport, it veered off the runway, hit obstacles, and caught fire, killing 31 people.

Approach and Initial Impact During an approach to Ho Chi Minh-City Airport, the flight crew encountered weather conditions below the established minima. Despite these conditions, the captain elected to continue the approach. As the aircraft was on short final and deviated from the intended approach path, the right main landing gear contacted the ground 114 meters short of the runway threshold. The impact tore off the right main gear and caused damage to the right outer wing, propeller n°4, and both hydraulic systems. ## Return and Final Accident Following the initial impact, the crew decided to return to Cam Ranh Bay Airport. Upon landing, the crew feathered propeller n°1. After touchdown, the aircraft veered off the runway to the left, struck obstacles, and came to rest. The aircraft subsequently burst into flames. ## Casualties The accident resulted in three occupants being seriously injured and 31 others being killed.

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