Aircraft crash during night approach to Gyumri Airport

35 fatalities • Gyumri, Armenia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a river bed during a night approach to Gyumri Airport following a failed go-around attempt in poor weather.

What happened

During a night-time approach to Gyumri Airport, the flight crew encountered weather conditions that were below the required minimum visibility standards. In response to the low visibility, the crew attempted to execute a go-around procedure. However, the decision to abort the landing was made too late in the maneuver.

As a result of the delayed recovery, the aircraft entered a stall. The plane subsequently crashed into a river bed situated approximately 2,990 metres beyond the runway threshold. The accident resulted in 35 fatalities and one serious injury among the occupants on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall and crashed because the decision to initiate a go-around was made too late during an approach in low-visibility conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-12-26 Antonov AN-26 accident near Gyumri, Armenia?

An aircraft crashed into a river bed during a night approach to Gyumri Airport following a failed go-around attempt in poor weather.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-12-26 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 35 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-12-26 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration RA-26141, operated by Kuban Airlines - Kuban'skie Avialinii, at Gyumri, Armenia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall and crashed because the decision to initiate a go-around was made too late during an approach in low-visibility conditions.

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