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Aircraft belly landing at Magadan Airport (CCCP-75824)

Magadan, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 3, 1964, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75824) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Magadan, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to being too low during the final approach. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the ground during its final approach to Magadan Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Magadan Airport, a four-engine aircraft descended below the required altitude and made contact with the terrain before reaching the runway. The impact caused the landing gear to be severed from the airframe.

Following the loss of the undercarriage, the aircraft performed a belly landing on the ground. The plane slid for several dozen yards across the surface before eventually coming to a complete stop. While the incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, there were zero injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to being too low during the final approach.

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