Aircraft accident during approach at Bucharest-Otopeni Airport

No fatalities • Bucharest-Otopeni-Henri Coandă, Romania • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold during its final approach to Bucharest-Otopeni Airport amidst poor weather conditions.

What happened

During a flight arriving at Bucharest-Otopeni Airport, an aircraft was performing its final approach when it struck the ground several dozen yards before reaching the runway threshold. The incident occurred while the plane was operating under adverse meteorological conditions.

Following the impact, all 22 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. While there were no reported fatalities among the passengers or crew, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The accident took place during the final approach phase of flight.
  • Bad weather conditions were present at the time of the crash.
  • The impact occurred just short of the runway threshold.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed short of the runway while attempting to land in poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-11-15 Antonov AN-24 accident near Bucharest-Otopeni-Henri Coandă, Romania?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold during its final approach to Bucharest-Otopeni Airport amidst poor weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-11-15 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-11-15 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration YR-AMA, operated by TAROM - Transporturile Aeriene Române, at Bucharest-Otopeni-Henri Coandă, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed short of the runway while attempting to land in poor weather conditions.

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