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Hard Landing at Krasnodar-Pashkovsky Airport Damages Aircraft (CCCP-46306)

Krasnodar, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 1992, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CCCP-46306) operated by Yugavia was involved in an aviation accident near Krasnodar, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew completed the approach with an excessive rate of descent and an incorrect flare, causing the aircraft to land with a positive acceleration of 3.5 g. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft landing at Krasnodar-Pashkovsky Airport in night and heavy rain experienced a hard landing, bounced, and touched down on its nose, partially tearing off the nose gear. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

An aircraft landing at Krasnodar-Pashkovsky Airport encountered difficulties during its approach in night and heavy rain. The landing was characterized by a hard touchdown, followed by several bounces. The aircraft eventually contacted the runway on its nose, causing the nose landing gear to be partially torn off. It then slid for several dozen meters before coming to a stop.

Occupant Status

All 20 individuals on board evacuated without injury. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was declared beyond economical repair.

Official Findings

The investigation determined the probable cause to be the crew's execution of the approach with an excessive rate of descent and an incorrect flare, which resulted in a landing with a positive vertical acceleration of 3.5 g.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Nov 1992 Antonov AN-24 accident near Krasnodar, Russia?

An aircraft landing at Krasnodar-Pashkovsky Airport in night and heavy rain experienced a hard landing, bounced, and touched down on its nose, partially tearing off the nose gear. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 1992 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 1992 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration CCCP-46306, operated by Yugavia, at Krasnodar, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew completed the approach with an excessive rate of descent and an incorrect flare, causing the aircraft to land with a positive acceleration of 3.5 g.

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