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Cargo Flight Crashes into Building After Runway Excursion in Donetsk (RA-26549)

Donetsk, UkraineLanding (descent or approach)

On August 29, 1993, an Antonov AN-26 (registration RA-26549) operated by Magnitogorsk Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Donetsk, Ukraine during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor approach planning and landing configuration on the part of the crew. The aircraft was not properly aligned and its rate of descent was excessive during the last segment. This led the aircraft to land with a positive acceleration of 5.8 g. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight from Khmelnytskyi to Samara via Donetsk crash-landed 80 meters left of the runway, collided with a building, and was destroyed. All five occupants were seriously injured.

Accident

A cargo service operating from Khmelnytskyi to Samara with an intermediate stop in Donetsk was completing its approach when the accident occurred. The approach was conducted at night with limited visibility due to thunderstorm activity and heavy rain. During the final approach, the crew failed to realize the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway. Despite this, they continued the approach. The aircraft landed hard approximately 80 meters to the left of the runway. After touchdown, the aircraft became uncontrollable, rolling for a few dozen meters before colliding with a building. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all five occupants sustained serious injuries.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was poor approach planning and landing configuration on the part of the crew. The aircraft was not properly aligned, and its rate of descent was excessive during the last segment of the approach. This led to the aircraft landing with a positive acceleration of 5.8 g.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Aug 1993 Antonov AN-26 accident near Donetsk, Ukraine?

A cargo flight from Khmelnytskyi to Samara via Donetsk crash-landed 80 meters left of the runway, collided with a building, and was destroyed. All five occupants were seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Aug 1993 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Aug 1993 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration RA-26549, operated by Magnitogorsk Avia, at Donetsk, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Poor approach planning and landing configuration on the part of the crew. The aircraft was not properly aligned and its rate of descent was excessive during the last segment. This led the aircraft to land with a positive acceleration of 5.8 g.

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