No fatalities

1982-04-22: Antonov AN-24 (YI-AEO) — Iraqi Airways — Iraq, Iraq

Iraq, IraqLanding (descent or approach)

On April 22, 1982, an Antonov AN-24 (registration YI-AEO) operated by Iraqi Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Iraq, Iraq during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground with a wing during its final approach to the runway. 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 unidentified aircraft crashed during its final approach to an airport in Iraq after a wing made contact with the ground.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward an airport located within Iraq, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of stability. As the plane descended, one of the wings made impact with the terrain. This contact resulted in a crash landing at a location short of the designated runway.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the status of those on board. The fate of the occupant remains unknown following the impact.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the sequence of events was initiated when a wing struck the ground during the approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground with a wing during its final approach to the runway.