Boeing 747-412F TC-MCL Accident at Bishkek Manas Airport

Flight Overview and Approach Sequence On 16 January 2017, the crew of a Boeing 747-412F, registration TC-MCL, was operating THY6491, a cargo flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul via Bishkek Manas Airport. The aircraft carried 85,618 kg of commercial cargo, with Manas serving as a transit stop for crew change and refueling. The flight departed Hong Kong at 19:12 on 5 January 2017, delayed by two hours and two minutes. Systems operated normally during takeoff, climb, and cruise. At 00:41 on 16 January 2017, the aircraft entered the Bishkek ATC Area Control Center at flight level 10,400 m. The crew requested descents, reaching FL 220 by 00:51. Weather reports for Manas indicated deteriorating conditions, including freezing fog and reduced visibility. At 01:06, the crew was cleared for an ILS approach to Runway 26. ## Accident and Impact During the approach, the aircraft reached the runway threshold at a height significantly above the planned profile. It continued descending, flew over the entire length of Runway 26, and touched down approximately 900 m beyond the far end of the runway. The aircraft then impacted a concrete aerodrome barrier and buildings in a nearby settlement, disintegrating and causing a fuel spillage and post-crash fire. At 01:17 UTC, the tower controller requested the aircraft's position, but the crew did not respond.