On June 17, 1983, a Tupolev TU-134 (registration CCCP-65657) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yerevan, Armenia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight structural damages caused by severe atmospheric turbulences. 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 aircraft en route from Simferopol to Yerevan encountered severe turbulence after entering cumulonimbus clouds, resulting in excessive G loads and structural damage beyond repair. No casualties were reported.
Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from Simferopol to Yerevan encountered severe atmospheric turbulence while cruising at an altitude of 10,200 meters over the city of Gali in Abkhazia. The crew had observed cumulonimbus clouds at high altitude but did not modify the flight route. The aircraft entered the clouds and experienced severe turbulence.
Aftermath and Damage
Despite the turbulence, the crew was able to continue the flight without further incident and land at Yerevan Airport. After parking on the apron, an inspection of the aircraft revealed that it had sustained severe structural damage. The damage was attributed to excessive G loads recorded during the event, specifically +3.05 and -0.65. The aircraft was subsequently deemed damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause
In-flight structural damages caused by severe atmospheric turbulences.
What happened in the 17 Jun 1983 Tupolev TU-134 accident near Yerevan, Armenia?
An aircraft en route from Simferopol to Yerevan encountered severe turbulence after entering cumulonimbus clouds, resulting in excessive G loads and structural damage beyond repair. No casualties were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 1983 Tupolev TU-134 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Jun 1983 involved a Tupolev TU-134, registration CCCP-65657, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yerevan, Armenia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
In-flight structural damages caused by severe atmospheric turbulences.
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