On September 14, 1990, a Yakovlev Yak-42 (registration CCCP-42351) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo, Russia during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors: - Crew fatigue due to excessive duty calendar, - The crew neglected several procedures and adopted a wrong approach configuration, - The aircraft was not properly aligned on the… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On a night descent to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport, the crew misaligned the aircraft and descended too low, striking trees and crashing 1,700 meters short of the runway. Three passengers and one crew member were killed, 40 wounded.
Accident Overview
An uneventful flight from Volgograd concluded with a nighttime approach to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in an open field 1,700 meters short of runway 08 threshold. The aircraft broke in two upon coming to rest.
Casualties and Evacuation
Three passengers and a crew member were killed. All other occupants were evacuated, among whom 40 were wounded.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the accident resulted from a combination of factors: crew fatigue due to excessive duty calendar; neglect of several procedures and adoption of a wrong approach configuration; improper alignment on the glide path and approach at insufficient altitude; failure to initiate a go-around; lack of crew coordination; and absence of crew crosscheck during the approach.
What happened in the 14 Sept 1990 Yakovlev Yak-42 accident near Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo, Russia?
On a night descent to Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport, the crew misaligned the aircraft and descended too low, striking trees and crashing 1,700 meters short of the runway. Three passengers and one crew member were killed, 40 wounded.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sept 1990 Yakovlev Yak-42 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Sept 1990 involved a Yakovlev Yak-42, registration CCCP-42351, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors: - Crew fatigue due to excessive duty calendar, - The crew neglected several procedures and adopted a wrong approach configuration, - The aircraft was not properly aligned on the glide and was approaching at an insufficient altitude, - The…
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