On February 24, 2022, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 59 blue) operated by Ukrainian Air Force - Povitryani Syly Ukrayini was involved in an aviation accident near Zhukivtsi, Ukraine in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash is unconfirmed, though there is speculation regarding potential engagement by Russian military forces. 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.
An aircraft crashed in an open field near Zhukivtsi, resulting in five fatalities among the fourteen people on board.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in an open field situated in Zhukivtsi, which is located approximately 30 km south of the Kiev-Borispol Airport. The aircraft was carrying a total of 14 individuals at the time of the incident. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there were five fatalities among the occupants.
Findings
While the official cause of the crash remains under investigation, there is speculation regarding the possibility that the aircraft was targeted by Russian Forces following their entry into Ukrainian territory a few hours prior to the event. No specific aircraft registration or model was provided in the initial reports regarding this specific occurrence.
Probable cause
The cause of the crash is unconfirmed, though there is speculation regarding potential engagement by Russian military forces.