Antonov An-14 crash near Mount Zolotaya

3 fatalities • Khvishchanka, Russia • Flight

An Antonov An-14 aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight in Russia, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries.

What happened

On a flight traveling from Novoparskovka to Arsenyev, an Antonov An-14 encountered heavy snow flurries while navigating the Bystraya River valley. In response to the deteriorating weather conditions, the flight crew attempted to divert the aircraft to the closest available airfield. During the execution of this turn, the aircraft's wing made contact with a tree on the slope of Mt Zolotaya, a peak reaching 945 meters in elevation. The impact caused the aircraft to crash approximately 14 km northwest of Khvishchanka.

Search efforts located the wreckage one day after the accident. The crash resulted in 3 fatalities, including the pilot and two passengers who were serving as aviation mechanics. Additionally, there were 3 survivors who sustained injuries during the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a tree during a diversion maneuver while flying through a snow flurry.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-12-09 Antonov AN-14 accident near Khvishchanka, Russia?

An Antonov An-14 aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight in Russia, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-12-09 Antonov AN-14 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-12-09 involved a Antonov AN-14, registration FLARF-02373, operated by Primorski RLTT, at Khvishchanka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a tree during a diversion maneuver while flying through a snow flurry.

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