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Fatal Cargo Flight Crash at Ust-Ilimsk (RA-11790)

Ust-Ilimsk, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 29, 1994, an Antonov AN-12 (registration RA-11790) operated by Aero-Nika was involved in an aviation accident near Ust-Ilimsk, Russia during landing or approach. 23 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the consequence of a stall caused by an insufficient approach speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed near Ust-Ilimsk during a night approach in icing conditions, killing all 23 occupants. The official investigation attributed the accident to a stall caused by insufficient approach speed.

Flight Details and Accident Sequence of Events (SOE) A four-engine aircraft departed Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport on a cargo flight to Ermolino, with intermediate stops scheduled at Ust-Ilimsk and Omsk. The aircraft was carrying 14 passengers, 9 crew members, 8.6 tons of fish, 2 cars, and 2 minibuses. During the night approach to Ust-Ilimsk Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions, including icing and visibility below minimums due to low clouds. On short final, the aircraft nosed down and crashed on the top of a hill located 2.1 km short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed, and all 23 occupants were killed.

Probable cause

The accident was the consequence of a stall caused by an insufficient approach speed.
IcingLoss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Oct 1994 Antonov AN-12 accident near Ust-Ilimsk, Russia?

A four-engine aircraft crashed near Ust-Ilimsk during a night approach in icing conditions, killing all 23 occupants. The official investigation attributed the accident to a stall caused by insufficient approach speed.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Oct 1994 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 23 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Oct 1994 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration RA-11790, operated by Aero-Nika, at Ust-Ilimsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was the consequence of a stall caused by an insufficient approach speed.

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