The Final Mistake of Armavia Flight 967

On May 3, 2006, Armavia Flight 967, an Airbus A320 operating a late-night flight from Yerevan to Sochi, crashed into the Black Sea, killing all 113 people on board. What should have been a routine one-hour flight turned into the deadliest aviation disaster in Armenian history.

In this detailed aviation accident analysis, we reconstruct the final minutes of Armavia Flight 967 using cockpit voice recordings, flight data, and official investigation findings. As deteriorating weather conditions pushed the crew to their limits, a series of critical decisions, fatigue, stress, and loss of situational awareness began to compound.

After multiple attempts to land at Sochi Airport and growing tension with air traffic control, the crew initiated a go-around under extreme pressure. Instead of following the standard missed approach procedure, incorrect autopilot mode selections, improper aircraft configuration, and conflicting control inputs led the Airbus A320 into an unrecoverable dive.

This video explains:

Why the weather alone was not the cause of the crash
How pilot stress and fatigue affected decision-making
The role of automation confusion in modern aircraft
Why the A320 responded exactly as designed
How the accident could have been prevented just seconds before impact

Armavia Flight 967 is a powerful reminder that aviation safety depends not only on technology, but on clear communication, proper training, and disciplined cockpit teamwork.

If you’re interested in real-world aviation disasters, cockpit analysis, and the lessons learned from tragic accidents, this documentary-style breakdown is for you.

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