Tupolev TU-124 crash, Aug 18, 1970, Zurich-Kloten Zurich
Tupolev TU-124 accident on August 18, 1970 near Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland with no fatalities.
- Date: August 18, 1970
- Aircraft: Tupolev TU-124
- Location: Zurich-Kloten Zurich, Switzerland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A CSA Tu-124 approaching Zurich-Kloten with a cabin pressurization problem landed on its belly after the crew did not hear the gear lowering instruction. It slid and came to rest in flames, but all 20 people on board got out unhurt.