An-24B Wing Strike During Approach at Ust-Kut Airport

No fatalities • в аэропорту Усть-Кут

An An-24B aircraft operated by Angara Airline struck the ground during an approach to Ust-Kut. There were no fatalities or injuries reported in the incident.

On August 17, 2022, an An-24B, registration RA-47848, was performing a scheduled commercial passenger flight from Irkutsk to Ust-Kut. The crew consisted of a captain, a second pilot, a flight engineer, and a flight attendant. The second pilot was also scheduled for captain training during this flight.

During the approach to landing at Ust-Kut airport, the aircraft encountered weather conditions that were below the established minimum operating limits for the airfield. The crew attempted to perform a landing maneuver to correct lateral deviations, but the aircraft entered a critical angle of attack and subsequently stalled.

The aircraft collided with the ground with the left wing console. The investigation noted that the crew's control inputs were disproportionate during the attempt to eliminate lateral deviations.

During the descent, the ground proximity warning system activated with a 'DANGER-EARTH' light and a 'PULL UP' voice command. However, the crew failed to follow the prescribed actions outlined in the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM).

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the captain's decision to land in weather conditions below the airport's minimum operating limits, which prevented safe pre-landing maneuvering. This was compounded by disproportionate control inputs that led to a stall and subsequent wing strike. Contributing factors included the decision not to divert to an alternate airport after a go-around, descent below the minimum descent altitude, failure to respond to ground proximity warnings, and poor crew resource management.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-08-17 Ан-24Б accident near в аэропорту Усть-Кут?

An An-24B aircraft operated by Angara Airline struck the ground during an approach to Ust-Kut. There were no fatalities or injuries reported in the incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-08-17 Ан-24Б accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-08-17 involved a Ан-24Б, registration RA-47848, operated by АО «Авиакомпания «Ангара», at в аэропорту Усть-Кут.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the captain's decision to land in weather conditions below the airport's minimum operating limits, which prevented safe pre-landing maneuvering. This was compounded by disproportionate control inputs that led to a stall and subsequent wing strike. Contributing factors included the decision…

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