Let L-410 crash, Aug 27, 1991, Guryev
Let L-410 accident on August 27, 1991 near Guryev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan with no fatalities. Cause: Ground refuelling staff did not refit the fuel tank...
- Date: August 27, 1991
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Guryev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Ground refuelling staff did not refit the fuel tank cap properly, so fuel leaked in flight. The crew also did not check the aircraft before takeoff as published procedures required, which was a contributing factor.
An Aeroflot L-410 lost fuel in flight after a refuelling error at Guryev, where the fuel tank cap had not been secured. Unable to reach the airport with the fuel remaining, the crew made an emergency landing in an open field about 42 km away. All six occupants walked away, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.