On December 31, 1998, an Ilyushin II-86 (registration RA-86080) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Moscow, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A hard landing during the approach to Moscow led to the aircraft's retirement. 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 unidentified aircraft was removed from service in July 1998 after experiencing a hard landing in Moscow.
What happened
An aviation incident involving an unnamed aircraft took place in Moscow at an undetermined date prior to June 1998. During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a hard landing. While the specific details of the impact were not disclosed, the event resulted in the aircraft being officially withdrawn from service on 2 July 1998.
Findings
There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this event. The primary factor leading to the permanent removal of the aircraft from its operational fleet was the hard landing sustained during the approach to Moscow.
Probable cause
A hard landing during the approach to Moscow led to the aircraft's retirement.
What happened in the 31 Dec 1998 Ilyushin II-86 accident near Moscow, Russia?
An unidentified aircraft was removed from service in July 1998 after experiencing a hard landing in Moscow.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1998 Ilyushin II-86 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 1998 involved an Ilyushin II-86, registration RA-86080, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Moscow, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A hard landing during the approach to Moscow led to the aircraft's retirement.
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