Ilyushin II-14 crash, Jun 14, 1981 (48 killed), Ust-Barguzin
Ilyushin II-14 accident on June 14, 1981 near Ust-Barguzin, Republic of Buryatia, Russia with 48 fatalities. Cause: The crew failed to follow...
- Date: June 14, 1981
- Aircraft: Ilyushin II-14
- Location: Ust-Barguzin, Republic of Buryatia, Russia
- Fatalities: 48
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew failed to follow prescribed procedures and began the descent prematurely under VFR in IMC conditions. An unfavorable wind forecast and lack of radio contact meant ATC did not know the aircraft's exact position, leading to controlled flight into terrain.
Aeroflot Il-14M CCCP-41838 on flight SU498 was diverted from closed Nizhneangarsk to Ust-Barguzin in poor weather. The crew started the descent prematurely under VFR in IMC conditions, the aircraft was off its planned track and it struck a mountain slope about 30 km northwest of Ust-Barguzin. All 48 occupants were killed.