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Cargo Aircraft Crash Lands After Engine Failure Near Anadyr (RA-52168)

Anadyr, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 6, 1995, an Antonov AN-26 (registration RA-52168) operated by Federal Border Guard Aviation Command was involved in an aviation accident near Anadyr, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine on approach for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-05Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight from Magadan to Anadyr crash landed in a field after a right engine failure on approach. All 18 occupants were rescued, four injured, and the aircraft was written off.

Flight Details

A cargo flight was being operated from Magadan to Anadyr on behalf of the Federal Border Guard Aviation Command. The aircraft carried 11 passengers, seven crew members, and a load of helicopter spare parts.

Accident Sequence

On final approach to Anadyr, the pilot informed air traffic control about the failure of the right engine. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located 4 kilometers short of the runway. During touchdown, the undercarriage was torn off, and the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest.

Aftermath

All 18 occupants were rescued from the aircraft. Four individuals sustained injuries. The aircraft was written off as a result of the damage.

Probable cause

Failure of the right engine on approach for unknown reasons.
Engine failure

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident near Anadyr, Russia?

A cargo flight from Magadan to Anadyr crash landed in a field after a right engine failure on approach. All 18 occupants were rescued, four injured, and the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 1995 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration RA-52168, operated by Federal Border Guard Aviation Command, at Anadyr, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right engine on approach for unknown reasons.

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