On September 16, 1971, a Tupolev TU-134 (registration HA-LBD) operated by Malév Hungarian Airlines - Magyar Légiközlekedési Vallalat was involved in an aviation accident near Kiev-Borispol, Ukraine during landing or approach. 49 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During approach to Kiev-Borispol Airport, the crew experienced a generator failure and switched to auxiliary batteries. Fog caused a go-around, then a second abandoned approach. On the third attempt, the aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway, destroying it and killing all 49 occupants.
Accident Narrative
During the approach to Kiev-Borispol Airport, the aircraft encountered poor weather conditions, specifically fog that resulted in limited visibility. The crew experienced a failure of the generator and were required to switch to auxiliary batteries. Due to the low visibility from the fog, the crew executed a go-around on the first approach. A second attempt to land was also abandoned. On the third approach, the airplane crashed in a field located a few kilometers short of the runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact. All 49 occupants, including passengers and crew, were killed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Sept 1971 Tupolev TU-134 accident near Kiev-Borispol, Ukraine?
During approach to Kiev-Borispol Airport, the crew experienced a generator failure and switched to auxiliary batteries. Fog caused a go-around, then a second abandoned approach. On the third attempt, the aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway, destroying it and killing all 49 occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Sept 1971 Tupolev TU-134 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 49 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Sept 1971 involved a Tupolev TU-134, registration HA-LBD, operated by Malév Hungarian Airlines - Magyar Légiközlekedési Vallalat, at Kiev-Borispol, Ukraine.
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