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Aircraft Strikes Embankment During Final Approach (CCCP-47164)

Shakhtersk, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 14, 1990, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-47164) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Shakhtersk, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During final approach, an aircraft struck an embankment 60 meters short of the runway threshold. The nose gear was torn off, and the aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire. All 43 occupants were rescued, with 13 injured.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events During the final approach, the flight crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient. As a result, the aircraft struck an embankment located 60 meters short of the runway threshold. The impact caused the nose gear to be torn off. After the aircraft touched down, it veered off the runway and came to rest, at which point it burst into flames. ## Casualties and Rescue All 43 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the burning aircraft. Among the rescued individuals, 13 sustained injuries. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or the formal probable cause of the accident.

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What happened in the 14 Dec 1990 Antonov AN-24 accident near Shakhtersk, Russia?

During final approach, an aircraft struck an embankment 60 meters short of the runway threshold. The nose gear was torn off, and the aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire. All 43 occupants were rescued, with 13 injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Dec 1990 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Dec 1990 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration CCCP-47164, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Shakhtersk, Russia.

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