Engine failure during approach to Katanga Airport

1 fatality • Katanga, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of all four engines during its final approach to Katanga Airport, resulting in a ground impact and one fatality.

What happened

During the final approach phase of a cargo flight to Katanga Airport, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power when all four engines ceased functioning at the same time. This sudden loss of thrust caused the plane to descend rapidly, leading to an impact with the ground approximately 1,45 of metres before the runway threshold.

Following the initial impact, the aircraft's landing gear collapsed. The plane continued to slide across the terrain for roughly 640 metres, during which it collided with the inner marker and a brick residence. The force of the sequence caused the airframe to break into two separate pieces. The accident resulted in one fatality and 15 injuries among the occupants of the aircraft type.

Findings

The primary factor in the loss of altitude was the simultaneous failure of all four engines during the approach to the airport.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of all four engines during the final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-09-23 Antonov AN-12 accident near Katanga, Russia?

A cargo aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of all four engines during its final approach to Katanga Airport, resulting in a ground impact and one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-09-23 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-09-23 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration CCCP-13320, operated by Special Cargo Airlines, at Katanga, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of all four engines during the final approach phase.

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