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Aircraft Overran Riga Airport Runway in Foggy Conditions (CCCP-75653)

Riga, LatviaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 13, 1961, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75653) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Riga, Latvia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at Riga Airport during a foggy approach, losing its nose gear and coming to rest in a field 200 meters from the Daugava River. All six crew members were safely evacuated.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft completed an approach to Riga Airport under reduced visibility caused by foggy conditions. After landing long, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the runway. It subsequently lost its nose gear and came to rest in a field located 200 meters from the Daugava River. ## Crew Safety and Aircraft Condition All six crew members were evacuated safely from the aircraft. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the over-run.

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