Aircraft crash near Hovd Airport

No fatalities • Hovd, Mongolia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Hovd Airport, leaving the status of those on board unconfirmed.

What happened

During an approach to Hovd Airport, an unidentified aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The impact occurred a short distance from the airport perimeter. Following the collision, the plane crashed in the vicinity of the terrain.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the condition of the people on board. Information concerning the number of fatalities or injuries remains unavailable as the status of the occupants is currently unknown.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft struck elevated terrain while in the approach phase of flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-09-17 Antonov AN-24 accident near Hovd, Mongolia?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Hovd Airport, leaving the status of those on board unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-09-17 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-09-17 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration BNMAU-4206, operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines - Mongolyn Irgeniy Agaaryn Teever, at Hovd, Mongolia.

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