Aircraft retirement following hard landing in Moscow

No fatalities • Moscow, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

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 While the specific details of the impact were not disclosed, the event resulted in the aircraft being officially withdrawn from service on 2 July 1998.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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-12-31 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 1998-12-31 Ilyushin II-86 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-12-31 involved a 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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