Nighttime crash near Słupsk-Redzikowo Airport

1 fatality • Słupsk, Poland • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into trees and burst into flames during its final approach to Słupsk-Redzikowo Airport, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to the runway 27 at Słupsk-Redzikowo Airport, the flight crew failed to maintain an adequate altitude. While descending, the aircraft collided with trees located along a roadside. This impact caused the plane to lose further altitude before it crashed into a field covered in snow, approximately two kilometers from the start of the runway. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire and was completely destroyed.

Of the 52 people on board, one fatality was recorded. The remaining 51 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage, with 33 injuries reported among the survivors.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the crew failed to recognize that the aircraft was at an insufficient height. This error was attributed to a misinterpretation of the altimeters or the use of incorrect altimeter settings during the descent.

Probable cause

The crew misread the altimeters or applied an incorrect pressure setting, leading to a loss of situational awareness regarding their altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-03-26 Antonov AN-24 accident near Słupsk, Poland?

An aircraft crashed into trees and burst into flames during its final approach to Słupsk-Redzikowo Airport, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-03-26 Antonov AN-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-03-26 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration SP-LTU, operated by LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze, at Słupsk, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew misread the altimeters or applied an incorrect pressure setting, leading to a loss of situational awareness regarding their altitude.

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