Aircraft overrun during night cargo flight in Khatanga

No fatalities • Anadyr, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating between Khatanga and Anadyr overran the runway during a snowstorm, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft but no fatalities.

What happened

During a night cargo operation traveling from Khatanga to Anadyr, an aircraft carrying six crew members and five passengers experienced a runway excursion. The flight was transporting a cargo of vodka at the time of the incident. Due to heavy snowfall, visibility was significantly reduced during the approach phase.

As the aircraft approached the runway, it maintained an excessive altitude on the glide path. Consequently, the aircraft touched down too far along the runway, leaving insufficient distance to decelerate. The aircraft was unable to stop before the end of the paved surface, leading to an overrun that ended in a ravine. While the aircraft was destroyed, all 11 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage with only minor injuries.

Findings

The approach was conducted under conditions of poor visibility caused by heavy snow.
The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was too high on the glide path, leading to a long touchdown point.

Probable cause

The aircraft touched down too far down the runway because it was flying too high on its approach glide path.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-02-08 Antonov AN-12 accident near Anadyr, Russia?

A cargo flight operating between Khatanga and Anadyr overran the runway during a snowstorm, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-02-08 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-02-08 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration CCCP-11340, operated by AeroVolga, at Anadyr, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?