Aeroflot Flight 3352 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operating in Soviet Russia. On the fateful day of the incident, the flight was approaching Omsk Airport when the pilots encountered difficulties during the landing sequence. As the aircraft touched down, it veered off the runway and collided with maintenance vehicles positioned nearby. The collision resulted in a catastrophic fire, leading to a tragic loss of 178 passengers and crew members on board, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the Soviet Union's history.

This incident exposed critical deficiencies in safety protocols at Omsk Airport regarding the management of ground vehicles and the positioning of maintenance crews during aircraft landings. Investigations revealed that poor visibility and possible miscommunication contributed to the confusion on the runway. It drew attention to the need for more stringent safety measures and operational guidelines to prevent such disasters in the future.

In the aftermath, Aeroflot, the state-owned airline, faced increased scrutiny, and regulatory agencies began implementing new training for flight crews and ground staff. The tragedy also led to a series of reforms in Russian aviation regulations and emphasized the importance of adhering to safety standards, which were often overlooked in a rapidly expanding Soviet aviation industry.