Aircraft crash during approach due to high wind speeds

No fatalities • Tashkent, Uzbekistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft lost control and crashed while on approach after encountering wind conditions exceeding safe operational limits.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight, the aircraft encountered severe weather conditions characterized by wind speeds that exceeded the maximum allowable parameters for the operation. As a result of these high winds, the aircraft became uncontrollable and struck the ground.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the loss of control was the presence of winds exceeding permitted speed limits during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft encountered wind speeds that surpassed the established operational safety limits during its approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-12-09 Antonov AN-2 accident near Tashkent, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft lost control and crashed while on approach after encountering wind conditions exceeding safe operational limits.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-12-09 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-12-09 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-33164, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft encountered wind speeds that surpassed the established operational safety limits during its approach.

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