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Aircraft Strikes Sand Dune During Final Approach at Moscow-Myatchkovo Airport (CCCP-06146)

Moscow-Myachkovo, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 6, 1983, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration CCCP-06146) operated by MAP Perm Motors was involved in an aviation accident near Moscow-Myachkovo, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach, resulting in the aircraft striking a sand dune short of the runway threshold. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

During final approach to Moscow-Myatchkovo Airport, an aircraft struck a sand dune short of the runway threshold after the crew failed to recognize low altitude. The aircraft landed on its belly, slid, and was damaged beyond repair, while all four crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Location An aircraft encountered a controlled flight incident during its final approach to Moscow-Myatchkovo Airport. The event occurred on short final, when the aircraft struck a sand dune located short of the runway threshold. ## Crew Awareness and Impact The investigation source states that the crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low. Upon impact with the sand dune, the right main gear was torn off. The aircraft then landed on its belly and slid for a few dozen meters before coming to rest. ## Outcome and Damage All four crew members escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable cause

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low during final approach, resulting in the aircraft striking a sand dune short of the runway threshold.

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