Antonov AN-24 crash, Mar 26, 1981 (1 killed), Słupsk
Antonov AN-24 accident on March 26, 1981 near Słupsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship (Pomorskie), Poland with 1 fatality. Cause: Crew misread the altimeters or...
- Date: March 26, 1981
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Słupsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship (Pomorskie), Poland
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew misread the altimeters or set them incorrectly, leading to an approach below the correct altitude.
A LOT Polish Airlines Antonov An-24 (SP-LTU) on scheduled flight LO691 from Warsaw crashed at night on approach to Slupsk-Redzikowo Airport. It struck roadside trees, lost height and crashed about two km short of runway 27, bursting into flames. One passenger was killed and 33 occupants were injured.