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Aircraft Crash at Mandalgov Airport (JU-1020)

Mandalgov, MongoliaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 10, 1997, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration JU-1020) operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines - Mongolyn Irgeniy Agaaryn Teever was involved in an aviation accident near Mandalgov, Mongolia during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on final approach after the aircraft encountered windshear. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Mandalgov Airport during final approach, resulting in seven fatalities and five injuries. The official investigation attributed the accident to windshear.

Incident Overview and Casualties During its final approach to Mandalgov Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden nose-down attitude at an altitude of 30 metres. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground short of the runway threshold. The crash resulted in the deaths of seven passengers, while five other occupants sustained injuries. ## Official Investigation Findings The official accident investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was a loss of control on final approach. This loss of control occurred after the aircraft encountered windshear during its descent toward the airport.

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