On March 20, 1965, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-46764) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia during landing or approach. 43 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Possible wrong approach configuration and errors in the piloting techniques, expressed in an inaccurate determination of the airplane's altitude during the final stage of the approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
On final approach to Khanty-Mansiysk Airport, the crew failed to notice insufficient altitude, causing the aircraft to strike a snow-covered field, bounce, and crash in flames short of the runway. Four crew members were seriously injured; 43 other occupants were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Description
During the final approach to Khanty-Mansiysk Airport, the flight crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. The airplane struck a snow-covered field, bounced, and came to rest in flames short of the runway threshold.
Injuries and Damage
The four crew members suffered serious injuries. The remaining 43 occupants aboard the aircraft were killed. The aircraft was completely destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a possible wrong approach configuration and errors in piloting techniques, expressed as an inaccurate determination of the aircraft's altitude during the final stage of the approach.
What happened in the 20 Mar 1965 Antonov AN-24 accident near Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia?
On final approach to Khanty-Mansiysk Airport, the crew failed to notice insufficient altitude, causing the aircraft to strike a snow-covered field, bounce, and crash in flames short of the runway. Four crew members were seriously injured; 43 other occupants were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Mar 1965 Antonov AN-24 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 43 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Mar 1965 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration CCCP-46764, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Possible wrong approach configuration and errors in the piloting techniques, expressed in an inaccurate determination of the airplane's altitude during the final stage of the approach.
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