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Cargo Flight Crash at Ossora Airport (RA-26084)

Ossora, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 16, 1995, an Antonov AN-26 (registration RA-26084) operated by Central Region Airlines - Avialinii Tsentralnykh Rayonov was involved in an aviation accident near Ossora, Russia during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the consequence of the following factors: the crew failed to comply with approach published procedures; the crew descended below the prescribed minimum altitude above hilly terrain without radar control; the aircraft was out of the approach… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed into a hill 8 km short of Ossora Airport runway after descending too low during approach. Nine occupants were killed and one passenger was seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft departed Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport on a cargo flight to Ossora. The flight carried 3 passengers, 7 crew members, and a load of 4.8 tons of food. During the approach to Ossora Airport, the aircraft completed a final turn in limited visibility. The aircraft descended too low, reaching an altitude of 300 metres. The ground proximity warning system (GPWS) alarm sounded, and the captain elected to gain height. The aircraft struck the slope of a hill, which was 376 metres high, located 8 km short of the runway. The aircraft disintegrated on impact. One passenger was seriously injured, while nine other occupants were killed.

Probable cause

The accident was the consequence of the following factors: the crew failed to comply with approach published procedures; the crew descended below the prescribed minimum altitude above hilly terrain without radar control; the aircraft was out of the approach pattern; the crew failed to take corrective actions to maintain the airplane in the correct pattern and correct approach configuration; and the total weight of the aircraft was 810 kilos above MTOW.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Mar 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident near Ossora, Russia?

A cargo aircraft crashed into a hill 8 km short of Ossora Airport runway after descending too low during approach. Nine occupants were killed and one passenger was seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Mar 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Mar 1995 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration RA-26084, operated by Central Region Airlines - Avialinii Tsentralnykh Rayonov, at Ossora, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was the consequence of the following factors: the crew failed to comply with approach published procedures; the crew descended below the prescribed minimum altitude above hilly terrain without radar control; the aircraft was out of the approach pattern; the crew failed to take corrective actions to…

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