Antonov AN-24 crash, Feb 22, 1972, Lipetsk Lipetsk oblast

Antonov AN-24 accident on February 22, 1972 near Lipetsk Lipetsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities.

An Aeroflot An-24 flying from Moscow-Bykovo to Lipetsk had reverse thrust applied on both engines by a crew member while on final approach. The captain attempted an emergency landing and the aircraft crash landed short of the runway. All 13 people on board were unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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