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Emergency Landing Attempt Ends in Runway Short Crash in Krasnoyarsk (CCCP-75436)

Krasnoyarsk, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 20, 1968, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75436) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Krasnoyarsk, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the loss of hydraulic pressure on engine number 2 remains unknown. However, the decision of the crew to divert to Krasnoyarsk Airport was wrong as the weather was considered as marginal. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft struck the ground 200 meters short of the runway during an emergency landing in snow at Krasnoyarsk Airport, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft but no casualties.

Incident Overview

During a flight from Novosibirsk to Yakutsk, the hydraulic pressure on engine number 2 dropped. The captain decided to divert to Krasnoyarsk Airport for an emergency landing. The approach was conducted in snowfall, and during the final segment, the four-engine airplane was too low. It struck the ground 200 meters short of the runway threshold, then crashed and burned. The aircraft was destroyed, but there were no casualties.

Investigation Findings

The cause of the loss of hydraulic pressure on engine number 2 remains unknown. However, the decision of the crew to divert to Krasnoyarsk Airport was deemed wrong, as the weather there was considered marginal. It would have been preferable to divert to Kemerovo or Bratsk Airport, where weather conditions were considered good.

Probable cause

The cause of the loss of hydraulic pressure on engine number 2 remains unknown. However, the decision of the crew to divert to Krasnoyarsk Airport was wrong as the weather was considered as marginal. It would be preferable to divert to Kemerovo or Bratsk Airport where the weather conditions were considered as good.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Oct 1968 Ilyushin II-18 accident near Krasnoyarsk, Russia?

A four-engine aircraft struck the ground 200 meters short of the runway during an emergency landing in snow at Krasnoyarsk Airport, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft but no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Oct 1968 Ilyushin II-18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Oct 1968 involved an Ilyushin II-18, registration CCCP-75436, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the loss of hydraulic pressure on engine number 2 remains unknown. However, the decision of the crew to divert to Krasnoyarsk Airport was wrong as the weather was considered as marginal. It would be preferable to divert to Kemerovo or Bratsk Airport where the weather conditions were considered as good.

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