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Night Landing Incident at Krasnodar Airport (RA-46473)

Krasnodar, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 21, 1995, an Antonov AN-24 (registration RA-46473) operated by Kuban Airlines - Kuban'skie Avialinii 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 failed to prepare the flight according to published procedure, and the center of gravity was too far aft, causing the aircraft to be unstable. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered RA-46473
Aircraft registered RA-46473. Photo: Anna Zvereva / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft made a night landing at Krasnodar Airport after a flight from Trabzon. It bounced five times, recorded 3.3 g, and the nose gear collapsed. All 44 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events An aircraft completed an uneventful flight from Trabzon and began a night descent to Krasnodar Airport. During the landing phase, the aircraft experienced five consecutive bounces. A positive acceleration of 3.3 g was recorded during the incident. Following the fifth bounce, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to slide for a few dozen meters before coming to a stop. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. All 44 occupants on board escaped without injury. ## Contributing Factors The investigation reported that the crew did not prepare the flight in accordance with published procedures. At the time of the accident, the center of gravity (CofG) was positioned too far aft, which contributed to the aircraft's instability during landing.

Probable cause

The crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedure, and the center of gravity was too far aft, causing the aircraft to be unstable.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Dec 1995 Antonov AN-24 accident near Krasnodar, Russia?

An aircraft made a night landing at Krasnodar Airport after a flight from Trabzon. It bounced five times, recorded 3.3 g, and the nose gear collapsed. All 44 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Dec 1995 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Dec 1995 involved an Antonov AN-24, registration RA-46473, operated by Kuban Airlines - Kuban'skie Avialinii, at Krasnodar, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedure, and the center of gravity was too far aft, causing the aircraft to be unstable.

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