On April 4, 1995, an Antonov AN-26 (registration RA-26049) operated by Central Region Airlines - Avialinii Tsentralnykh Rayonov was involved in an aviation accident near Palana, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed after the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and forgot to release the parking brake. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During takeoff roll, the aircraft had difficulty gaining speed. The crew aborted but the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest against a snow bank, injuring all nine occupants.
Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll at Palana Airport, the aircraft experienced difficulty accelerating. The crew decided to abort the takeoff, but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and continued for approximately 400 meters before coming to rest against a snow bank.
Occupant Injuries
All nine occupants on board were injured, with three of them sustaining serious injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the incident was that the aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed after the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and forgot to release the parking brake.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 Apr 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident near Palana, Russia?
During takeoff roll, the aircraft had difficulty gaining speed. The crew aborted but the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest against a snow bank, injuring all nine occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Apr 1995 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration RA-26049, operated by Central Region Airlines - Avialinii Tsentralnykh Rayonov, at Palana, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed after the crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and forgot to release the parking brake.
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