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August 24, 2008 · Boeing 737 219 · EX-009
Bishkek, KG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
90 injuries (65 fatalities, 25 minor injuries)
Location
Bishkek, KG
Aircraft
Boeing 737 219
Tail Number
EX-009
Operator
Itek Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA08WA092
On August 24, 2008, at 20:40 local time, an Itek Air B737-200, registration EX-009, serial number 22088, crashed while returning back to Manas Airport. Shortly after take-off the flight crew reported that the cabin would not pressurize and they decided to return back to the airport. About 10 km from the airport, radar contact with the airplane was lost. The airplane collided with the ground and was destroyed by impact forces and fire. There were 6 crew members and 83 passengers on board; with 65 passengers fatalities reported. The aircraft accident investigation commission is headed by the Interstate Aviation Committee, Moscow (MAK).
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On August 24, 2008, at 20:40 local time, an Itek Air B737-200, registration EX-009, serial number 22088, crashed while returning back to Manas Airport. Shortly after take-off the flight crew reported that the cabin would not pressurize and they decided to return back to the airport. About 10 km from the airport, radar contact with the airplane was lost. The airplane collided with the ground and was destroyed by impact forces and fire. There were 7 crew members and 83 passengers on board; with 65 passenger fatalities reported. The Kyrzg Republic aircraft accident investigation commission is being assisted by the Interstate Aviation Committee, Moscow (MAK). If you would like more information on this accident investigation, contact MAK at http://www.mak.ru.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 UTC
Nearest AirportManas Airport (1nm)
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 219
Tail NumberEX-009
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorItek Air
People & Injuries
Injury Summary90 injuries (65 fatalities, 25 minor injuries)
Fatal65
Serious0
Minor25
Uninjured0
Total90
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0