Let L-410 crash, Aug 26, 1988 (4 killed), Irkutsk
Let L-410 accident on August 26, 1988 near Irkutsk, Irkutsk oblast, Russia with 4 fatalities. Cause: The crew descended below the minimum descent...
- Date: August 26, 1988
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Irkutsk, Irkutsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew descended below the minimum descent altitude after setting the altimeter incorrectly, while very fatigued after more than 15 hours on duty.
An Aeroflot Let L-410MU on a scheduled service toward Irkutsk descended below the minimum descent altitude and struck trees on a hill about 21 km southeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.