No fatalities

Cargo Flight Emergency Landing After Dual Engine Failure (RA-11375)

Slavgorod, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 20, 1993, an Antonov AN-12 (registration RA-11375) operated by Komi Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Slavgorod, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A flock of birds flew away from a wheat field as the aircraft was climbing, resulting in several birds colliding with both engine number 2 and engine number 4, which caused immediate engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A cargo aircraft carrying six crew and 10.8 tons of hydraulic fluids suffered dual engine failure after takeoff from Slavgorod. The crew made an emergency landing in a field, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Slavgorod to Samara when it encountered a critical failure shortly after takeoff. The flight carried six crew members and a cargo load of 10.8 tons of hydraulic fluids packed in barrels. During the initial climb to an altitude of approximately 50 meters, both engine number 2 and engine number 4 failed simultaneously. The crew immediately declared an emergency and received clearance to return to the airport. However, the captain determined that a return to the airport was not feasible and elected to attempt an emergency landing in an open field situated 8.6 kilometers from the airport. The aircraft touched down in a flapless and gear-up configuration. Upon impact, the tail section separated from the fuselage, and the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest and bursting into flames. All six occupants sustained injuries, with four of them suffering serious injuries.

Probable cause

A flock of birds flew away from a wheat field as the aircraft was climbing, resulting in several birds colliding with both engine number 2 and engine number 4, which caused immediate engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 1993 Antonov AN-12 accident near Slavgorod, Russia?

A cargo aircraft carrying six crew and 10.8 tons of hydraulic fluids suffered dual engine failure after takeoff from Slavgorod. The crew made an emergency landing in a field, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 1993 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 1993 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration RA-11375, operated by Komi Avia, at Slavgorod, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A flock of birds flew away from a wheat field as the aircraft was climbing, resulting in several birds colliding with both engine number 2 and engine number 4, which caused immediate engine failure.