Antonov AN-24 crash, Dec 1, 1971 (57 killed), Saratov-Tse...
Antonov AN-24 accident on December 1, 1971 near Saratov-Tsentralny Saratov oblast, Russia with 57 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control caused by ice...
- Date: December 1, 1971
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Saratov-Tsentralny Saratov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 57
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control caused by ice accumulated in flight during the approach, according to the investigation
An Aeroflot Antonov twin turboprop approaching Saratov Tsentralny at night in fog and icing conditions lost control at about 400 meters and crashed in flames 13 km short of the runway. All 57 people on board died and the aircraft broke apart on impact.