Antonov AN-12 crash, Nov 8, 1997, Bryansk
Antonov AN-12 accident on November 8, 1997 near Bryansk, Bryansk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew fatigue after more than 20 hours on...
- Date: November 8, 1997
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Bryansk, Bryansk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew fatigue after more than 20 hours on duty without rest, a decision to depart without rest, inaccurate weather information, and continuing the approach below minimums without visual contact with the runway lights.
An An-12 cargo flight from Istanbul to Bryansk landed hard in fog after two approaches, with the crew continuing below minimums without visual contact with the runway. It veered off the runway, collapsed its main gear and was written off. Nine occupants were injured and none died.