EY-85281

Safety history

• December 15, 1997AccidentHull loss

  Following an uneventful flight, the aircraft entered the UAE airspace and was cleared by Dubai ATC to successively descend to FL170, 100, 060 and 025 via heading 190. Passing 3,460 feet on descent, the crew was cleared to continue to 1,500 feet when, at an altitude of 1,800 feet, the aircraft entered an area of turbulences.

  Ту-154Б-1 · 85 fatalities

  The accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain. The following findings were identified: - The crew failed to follow the approach published procedures, - The crew continued the approach below the MDA until the aircraft collided with terrain, - The crew failed to proceed to the usual approach briefing and checks, - Lack of visibility due… Full accident record