Ilyushin II-18 crash, Aug 26, 1969 (16 killed), Moscow-Vn...
Ilyushin II-18 accident on August 26, 1969 near Moscow-Vnukovo Moscow oblast, Russia with 16 fatalities. Cause: Crew inattention (failure to lower...
- Date: August 26, 1969
- Aircraft: Ilyushin II-18
- Location: Moscow-Vnukovo Moscow oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 16
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew inattention (failure to lower gear); fire from hydraulic leak and electrical short circuit in cargo compartment (per input)
On final approach to Moscow Vnukovo the crew failed to lower the landing gear, and the Il 18 belly landed and slid before stopping in flames. A hydraulic leak and an electrical short in the cargo compartment caused the fire.