Avia 14 crash, Dec 10, 1969 (17 killed), Makhachkala Repu...
Avia 14 accident on December 10, 1969 near Makhachkala Republic of Dagestan, Russia with 17 fatalities. Cause: Bird strikes reportedly destroyed the...
- Date: December 10, 1969
- Aircraft: Avia 14
- Location: Makhachkala Republic of Dagestan, Russia
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Bird strikes reportedly destroyed the cockpit and may have injured the crew, leading to a sudden nosedive into the sea.
Aeroflot Flight 2953, an Avia 14P, entered a sudden nosedive after takeoff and crashed into the sea off Makhachkala, killing all 17 on board. A source states that bird strikes destroyed the cockpit and may have injured the crew.