No fatalities

1967-12-31: Antonov AN-24 (CCCP-46201) — Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines — Voronezh, Russia

Voronezh, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 31, 1967, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-46201) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Voronezh, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Approach completed below minima weather conditions. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781239247Data APIEditorial standards

During a night approach to Voronezh in marginal weather, a crew was cleared to land despite conditions below minima. The aircraft dropped below the glide path, touched down behind the inner marker, bounced, and crashed into trees. The aircraft was destroyed with no casualties.

Incident Overview

A landing accident occurred while an aircraft was approaching Voronezh under night and marginal weather conditions. The flight crew was informed of clouds at 80 meters above ground and horizontal visibility of 1,280 meters, which was below the minimum required visibility of 1,500 meters. Despite the weather being below minima, air traffic control cleared the crew to continue the descent.

Sequence of Events

After reaching an altitude of 100 meters on the descent, the crew received clearance to land. At that point, the aircraft descended below the glide path. It subsequently touched down 300 meters behind the inner marker, bounced, and then crashed into trees 150 meters further on. The aircraft was destroyed, but there were no casualties.

Probable Cause

Approach completed below minima weather conditions.