Antonov AN-124 crash, Oct 8, 1996 (4 killed), Torino-Caselle
Antonov AN-124 accident on October 8, 1996 near Torino-Caselle, Piedmont, Italy with 4 fatalities. Cause: Not officially determined in the sources...
- Date: October 8, 1996
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-124
- Location: Torino-Caselle, Piedmont, Italy
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not officially determined in the sources found. The investigation summary cites continuing the approach below minimums without visual contact, a late go-around decision, poor crew coordination and approach planning, and the captain's low experience on type.
An Aeroflot Antonov An-124 cargo flight carrying Ferrari cars was on approach to Turin-Caselle in marginal weather while runway 36 was reduced in length for works. The crew continued below minimums without visual contact with the runway and started a go-around too late. The aircraft climbed into trees and houses in San Francesco al Campo, killing both pilots, two people on the ground and 20 cows.