No fatalities

Aircraft Damaged Beyond Repair After Loss of Control on Short Final at Innyaly (CCCP-02763)

Innyaly, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 31, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02763) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Innyaly, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on short final after the crew encountered windshear at low height. It was determined that the wind direction and component changed at the last moment and it was too late for the crew to initiate a go-around procedure. 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.

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During landing at Innyaly, the aircraft floated and rolled left at one meter height, struck the ground short of the runway, veered off, and was damaged beyond repair. No casualties occurred.

Accident Sequence

While on short final approach to Innyaly, the aircraft was at a height of approximately one meter when it began to float and then rolled to the left. This caused the left main landing gear to strike the ground 150 meters before the runway threshold. After the initial ground contact, the aircraft continued rolling for about 250 meters on a wet surface. It then veered to the right, went through a wooden fence, and came to a stop with the left landing gear torn off. There were no casualties, but the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of control on short final after the crew encountered windshear at low height. It was found that the wind direction and component changed at the last moment, and it was too late for the crew to initiate a go-around procedure. The wet and slippery runway surface was considered a contributing factor.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jul 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Innyaly, Russia?

During landing at Innyaly, the aircraft floated and rolled left at one meter height, struck the ground short of the runway, veered off, and was damaged beyond repair. No casualties occurred.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jul 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02763, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Innyaly, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control on short final after the crew encountered windshear at low height. It was determined that the wind direction and component changed at the last moment and it was too late for the crew to initiate a go-around procedure. The runway surface was wet and slippery, which was considered as a contributing…