Aircraft damage during approach at Yerevan-Erebuni Airport

No fatalities • Yerevan, Armenia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the runway during a landing attempt in heavy fog at Yerevan-Erebuni Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Yerevan-Erebuni Airport, the aircraft encountered a dense patch of fog. Despite the loss of visual contact with the ground environment, the flight crew proceeded with the landing attempt. During this maneuver, the plane made contact with the runway surface and subsequently lost stability. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the impact.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants following the incident. However, the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage that exceeded repair capabilities.

Findings

Investigations into the event concluded that the primary factor was an improper approach configuration maintained by the crew during the descent.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain the correct aircraft configuration for the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-12-21 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Yerevan, Armenia?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the runway during a landing attempt in heavy fog at Yerevan-Erebuni Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-12-21 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-12-21 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration CCCP-87629, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yerevan, Armenia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain the correct aircraft configuration for the approach.

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