On December 31, 1976, a Tupolev TU-154 (registration CCCP-85020) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kiev-Borispol, Ukraine during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered a heavy landing during its arrival phase, resulting in irreparable structural damage. 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 unidentified aircraft sustained significant damage following a heavy landing at Kyiv-Boryspil Airport in 1976.
What happened
During an unspecified date in 1976, an aircraft experienced a high-impact landing while arriving at Kyiv-Boryspil Airport. The force of the impact was severe enough that the airframe was determined to be a total loss, with the damage assessed as beyond economical repair.
Despite the severity of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The specific circumstances leading to the hard touchdown remain unverified due to the lack of precise documentation regarding the exact day of the occurrence.
Findings
The aircraft sustained structural damage that rendered it non-operational.
The primary factor in the loss of the airframe was a hard landing upon arrival at the destination.
Probable cause
The aircraft suffered a heavy landing during its arrival phase, resulting in irreparable structural damage.
What happened in the 31 Dec 1976 Tupolev TU-154 accident near Kiev-Borispol, Ukraine?
An unidentified aircraft sustained significant damage following a heavy landing at Kyiv-Boryspil Airport in 1976.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1976 Tupolev TU-154 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 1976 involved a Tupolev TU-154, registration CCCP-85020, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kiev-Borispol, Ukraine.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft suffered a heavy landing during its arrival phase, resulting in irreparable structural damage.
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