FlightFinder
Check my flight
24 fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Magadan Airport (CCCP-L1364)

Magadan, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 9, 1958, an Ilyushin II-12 (registration CCCP-L1364) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Magadan, Russia during landing or approach. 24 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew started the descent without knowing their real position and altitude. Due to clouds, the pilot failed to locate the ground nor the airport. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area 16.5 km south of Magadan Airport after striking pine trees during a descent in deteriorating weather, killing all 24 occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a descent to Magadan Airport from Okhotsk, the aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions characterized by low clouds, rain, and visibility of approximately four kilometers. The aircraft struck pine trees and crashed in a wooded area situated 16.5 kilometers south of the airfield. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all 24 occupants on board. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Official Probable Cause Findings The official investigation determined that the crew initiated the descent without knowing their actual position and altitude. Due to the cloud cover, the pilot was unable to locate the ground or the airport, leading to the collision with the terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

Related events

Same operator

More accident analyses