Aircraft crash during missed approach at Turtkul Airport

2 fatalities • Turtkul, Uzbekistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained a crash landing near Turtkul Airport following two unsuccessful landing attempts and subsequent contact with obstacles.

What happened

During an approach to Turtkul Airport, the flight crew encountered difficulties maintaining the correct glide path alignment. The captain initially performed a go-around procedure due to the improper alignment of the aircraft type/model (not specified in source) with the runway.

During a subsequent attempt to land, the aircraft's position remained incorrect. The pilot flew over runway 20 at an altitude of approximately 4 to 7 meters before initiating a second go-around. As the aircraft passed the end of the runway at an altitude of roughly 10 meters, the landing gear was retracted. Approximately 2 kilometers beyond the runway threshold, the aircraft struck trees and electrical power lines. The subsequent crash landing resulted in the aircraft sliding for about 130 meters before coming to a stop against an embankment.

Findings

  • The aircraft was not properly aligned with the glide path during the initial approach.
  • The pilot performed multiple go-around maneuvers following unsuccessful alignment attempts.
  • The collision was caused by the aircraft striking trees and power cables after passing the runway end.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck obstacles after the crew performed repeated go-around maneuvers following failed attempts to align with the glide path.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-08-26 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Turtkul, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft sustained a crash landing near Turtkul Airport following two unsuccessful landing attempts and subsequent contact with obstacles.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-08-26 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-08-26 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration UK-87848, operated by Uzbekistan Airways - Uzbekistan Havo Jullary, at Turtkul, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck obstacles after the crew performed repeated go-around maneuvers following failed attempts to align with the glide path.

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