On October 30, 1976, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75575) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tashkent-Yuzhny, Uzbekistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during landing in heavy crosswind conditions. 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.
An aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Tashkent-Yuzhny Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
During an arrival at Tashkent-Yuzhny Airport, the aircraft was operating under challenging meteorological conditions characterized by strong crosswinds. Upon completing the approach and making touchdown on the runway, the flight experienced a sudden loss of directional control. The aircraft subsequently veered off the prepared surface and came to a halt.
Despite the severity of the excursion, there were no casualties reported among those on board. All 89 passengers and 8 crew members successfully evacuated the plane without injury. While all occupants survived, the impact and subsequent movement resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the event.
Findings
The landing took place amidst marginal weather visibility and significant lateral wind components.
The primary factor in the loss of control was the presence of strong crosswinds during the landing phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during landing in heavy crosswind conditions.
What happened in the 30 Oct 1976 Ilyushin II-18 accident near Tashkent-Yuzhny, Uzbekistan?
An aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Tashkent-Yuzhny Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Oct 1976 Ilyushin II-18 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Oct 1976 involved an Ilyushin II-18, registration CCCP-75575, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tashkent-Yuzhny, Uzbekistan.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during landing in heavy crosswind conditions.
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