Were there any fatalities in the 1966-01-23 Antonov AN-8 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-01-23 involved a Antonov AN-8, operated by Soviet Navy - Voyenno-morskoy flot CCCP, at Lakhta AFB, Russia.

1966-01-23: Antonov AN-8 — Soviet Navy - Voyenno-morskoy flot CCCP — Lakhta AFB, Russia

20 fatalitiesLakhta AFB, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

A military transport flight crashed during its final approach to Lakhta AFB, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board.

What happened

During a night-time flight from Kipelovo Air Force Base in the Vologda oblast to Lakhta Air Force Base, located south of Arkhangelsk, a military aircraft crashed while attempting to land. As the crew was performing the final approach phase of the flight, they encountered adverse weather conditions. This led to the aircraft making contact with the ground a few hundred yards before reaching the runway threshold.

Findings

The accident resulted in 20 fatalities.
Among the deceased were 16 high-ranking officers serving in the Soviet Navy.
The crash was precipitated by poor weather conditions encountered during the approach.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to encountering adverse weather during a night approach.

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