On November 9, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CCCP-L1098) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Turukhansk, Russia during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It appears that the final approach was completed in severe icing conditions and that the approach speed was insufficient, which caused the aircraft to stall when the undercarriages were lowered. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft returning to Turukhansk Airport stalled after lowering landing gear in severe icing conditions, crashing 2 km short of the runway. Two passengers were killed; ten others rescued.
Event
During an approach to Dudinka Airport, the crew encountered visibility below minimums and decided to return to Turukhansk Airport. The subsequent approach was conducted in severe icing conditions. On final approach, after the landing gear were lowered, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a field located 2 kilometers short of the runway. Two passengers were killed, while all ten other occupants were rescued.
Cause
According to official findings, the final approach was performed in severe icing conditions and the approach speed was insufficient, which caused the aircraft to stall when the undercarriages were lowered.
Probable cause
It appears that the final approach was completed in severe icing conditions and that the approach speed was insufficient, which caused the aircraft to stall when the undercarriages were lowered.
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