Night crash of single-engine aircraft near Tayozhny Airfield

2 fatalities • Tayozhny, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area during a night approach to Tayozhny Airfield, resulting in two fatalities and two serious injuries.

What happened

During a night flight originating from Yerbogachon in the Irkutsk region, a single-engine airplane attempted to land at the Tayozhny Airfield, located in the Boguchany district of the Krasnyarsk region. The flight was conducted without proper authorization. Due to the lack of visibility associated with nighttime operations, the crew struggled to identify the abandoned airstrip visually.

After failing to locate the runway, the crew aborted two separate landing attempts. While performing a third approach, the aircraft struck trees in a forested area situated approximately 35 metres before the runway threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew and two serious injuries among the passengers.

Findings

The crew was unable to maintain visual contact with the landing site due to nighttime conditions.
The aircraft struck obstacles in a wooded area short of the runway during the third approach attempt.

Probable cause

The crew's inability to visually identify the abandoned airstrip during a night approach led to the aircraft striking trees short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-10-26 Antonov AN-2 accident near Tayozhny, Russia?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area during a night approach to Tayozhny Airfield, resulting in two fatalities and two serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-10-26 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-10-26 involved a Antonov AN-2, operated by Private Russia, at Tayozhny, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?