4 fatalities

1977-02-11: Avia 14 (OK-OCA) — CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie — Bratislava-Ivanka-Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Slovakia

Bratislava-Ivanka-Milan Rastislav Štefánik, SlovakiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 11, 1977, an Avia 14 (registration OK-OCA) operated by CSA Czech Airlines - Československé Státní Aerolinie was involved in an aviation accident near Bratislava-Ivanka-Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Slovakia during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew continued the approach after passing below the decision height in marginal 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 1781228346Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a field 1,800 meters short of runway 22 at Bratislava Airport after descending below decision height in poor visibility, killing four occupants and injuring one crew member.

Accident

During an approach to Bratislava-Ivanka-Milan Rastislav Štefánik Airport, the flight crew encountered poor visibility. The aircraft descended below the decision height and subsequently struck the ground, crashing into a field located 1,800 meters short of runway 22. One crew member was injured in the accident, while four other occupants were killed.

Investigation

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The findings stated that the crew continued the approach after passing below the decision height in marginal weather conditions.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause, as stated in the investigation report, is that the crew continued the approach after passing below the decision height in marginal weather conditions.