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Aircraft Deviated During Takeoff Roll and Collided with Snow Bank (RA-47718)

Omsukchan, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 1, 1994, an Antonov AN-24 (registration RA-47718) operated by KolymaAvia was involved in an aviation accident near Omsukchan, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The runway surface was contaminated with snow and had not been cleared prior to takeoff. Runway lights and edge markings were also not clearly visible due to snow. 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

An aircraft deviated to the right at 170 km/h during takeoff and hit a snow bank. All 53 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed. The runway was contaminated with snow and not cleared.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll, the aircraft reached a speed of 170 km/h before deviating to the right. The aircraft then collided with a snow bank, cartwheeled, and came to rest. All 53 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Contributing Factors The official investigation determined that the runway surface was contaminated with snow and had not been cleared prior to takeoff. Additionally, the runway lights and edge markings were not clearly visible due to the snow conditions. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location.

Probable cause

The runway surface was contaminated with snow and had not been cleared prior to takeoff. Runway lights and edge markings were also not clearly visible due to snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Feb 1994 Antonov AN-24 accident near Omsukchan, Russia?

An aircraft deviated to the right at 170 km/h during takeoff and hit a snow bank. All 53 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed. The runway was contaminated with snow and not cleared.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Feb 1994 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Feb 1994 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration RA-47718, operated by KolymaAvia, at Omsukchan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The runway surface was contaminated with snow and had not been cleared prior to takeoff. Runway lights and edge markings were also not clearly visible due to snow.

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