Antonov AN-24 crash, Sep 21, 1995 (42 killed), Mörön
Antonov AN-24 accident on September 21, 1995 near Mörön, Khövsgöl, Mongolia with 42 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew...
- Date: September 21, 1995
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Mörön, Khövsgöl, Mongolia
- Fatalities: 42
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew started the descent prematurely. Lack of crew discipline and poor visibility were considered contributing factors.
An MIAT Antonov An-24RV on scheduled flight OM557 from Ulaanbaatar to Moron struck a mountain slope about 12 km short of the airport while descending in marginal weather. Most of the 42 people on board were killed, while one passenger was seriously injured. It is the deadliest aviation accident in Mongolian history.