No fatalities

Approach Errors Lead to Runway Excursion and Fire at Dnepropetrovsk Airport (CCCP-87485)

Dnipropetrovsk, UkraineLanding (descent or approach)

On May 31, 1982, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration CCCP-87485) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew. 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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Aircraft destroyed after left main gear collapsed during landing in strong crosswinds; crew errors included descending below glide path and not initiating go-around. All 35 evacuated, 14 injured.

Accident Overview

An aircraft was destroyed following a landing accident at Dnepropetrovsk Airport. The approach was conducted in strong crosswinds, and the flight crew made several errors during the approach phase. The captain allowed the aircraft to descend below the glide path and did not execute a go-around.

Landing and Impact

Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear collapsed, causing the left wing to strike the ground. The aircraft then veered off the runway to the left and came to rest engulfed in flames.

Evacuation and Injuries

All 35 occupants on board were evacuated from the aircraft. Of those, 14 sustained injuries. The aircraft itself was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be: Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was destroyed.