MiG-31 crash near Krasny Oktyabr

A MiG-31 aircraft crashed during a return flight to Tver-Migalovo, resulting in the deaths of all twelve people on board.

What happened

Following the delivery of a MiG-31 to the Voronezh Military Aviation Engineering University, the crew began a flight back to their home base at Tver-Migalovo. While the MiG-31 was operating in a cruising flight phase, the aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted a snow-covered prairie in the vicinity of Krasny Oktyabr.

Upon impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were no survivors among the 12 fatalities recorded in the incident.

Findings

No specific technical or human factors were detailed regarding the uncontrolled descent that led to the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-12-28 Antonov AN-22 accident near Krasny Oktyabr, Russia?

A MiG-31 aircraft crashed during a return flight to Tver-Migalovo, resulting in the deaths of all twelve people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-12-28 Antonov AN-22 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-12-28 involved a Antonov AN-22, registration RA-09343, operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, at Krasny Oktyabr, Russia.