No fatalities

Collision Between Aircraft and Ambulance on Runway at Yakutsk Airport (CCCP-75791)

Yakutsk-Intl (Platon Oyunsky), RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 10, 1969, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75791) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yakutsk-Intl (Platon Oyunsky), Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the ambulance's driver decided to cross the runway without prior permission from tower. 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

An aircraft landing at Yakutsk Airport struck an ambulance crossing the runway. The ambulance was destroyed, three occupants seriously injured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair but no occupants were hurt.

Accident Details

A four-engine aircraft, after an uneventful flight from Krasnoyarsk, landed at Yakutsk Airport. Following touchdown, as it rolled along the runway for approximately 250 meters, it collided with an ambulance that was crossing the main runway.

Sequence of Events

The impact completely destroyed the ambulance, and its three occupants sustained serious injuries. The aircraft continued for a short distance—dozen yards—before coming to a stop. None of the aircraft's occupants were injured, but the aircraft was deemed damaged beyond repair.

Aftermath

Emergency services responded to the scene. The runway was temporarily closed following the incident. The aircraft remained at the location where it came to rest.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the ambulance driver decided to cross the runway without prior permission from the tower.