1 fatality

1981-03-26: Antonov AN-24 (SP-LTU) — LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze — Słupsk, Poland

Słupsk, PolandLanding (descent or approach)

On March 26, 1981, an Antonov AN-24 (registration SP-LTU) operated by LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze was involved in an aviation accident near Słupsk, Poland during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the probable cause of the accident was a misinterpretation of the altimeters on part of the crew or a wrong altimeter setting. 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.

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An aircraft crashed short of runway 27 at Słupsk-Redzikowo Airport, killing one passenger and injuring 33 others. The crew misread altimeters or set them incorrectly.

Accident Overview

On final approach to Słupsk-Redzikowo Airport during night conditions, the crew failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient. The airplane struck roadside trees, lost height, and subsequently crashed in a snow-covered field located approximately two kilometers short of runway 27. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames and was totally destroyed.

Injuries and Rescue

Among the occupants, one passenger was killed. The remaining 51 occupants were rescued, including 33 who sustained injuries. The rescue operation extracted survivors from the wreckage.

Official Finding

The official probable cause determined that the accident resulted from a misinterpretation of the altimeters on the part of the crew or a wrong altimeter setting.