Single-engine aircraft crash near Lyakhovo

1 fatality • Lyakhovo, Russia • Flight

An Antonov An-26 crashed in a field near Lyakhovo following an unauthorized flight, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

An unauthorized flight involving an Antonov An-26 began at the Kubinka Air Force Base when a flight engineer took control of the parked aircraft without authorization. The aircraft remained airborne for over four hours, performing several circles over the surrounding region at altitudes ranging from 300 to 2,000 feet.

During the flight, the aircraft lost stability and entered an uncontrolled descent. The plane eventually struck the ground in a field situated in the Lyakhovo area. The sole occupant of the aircraft, the pilot in command, was killed in the impact.

Findings

Preliminary evidence suggests that the crash was a result of fuel exhaustion, which caused both engines to cease operation during the flight.

Probable cause

The engines failed due to the depletion of available fuel during the unauthorized flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-07-13 Antonov AN-26 accident near Lyakhovo, Russia?

An Antonov An-26 crashed in a field near Lyakhovo following an unauthorized flight, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-07-13 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-07-13 involved a Antonov AN-26, operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, at Lyakhovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?