No fatalities

AN-26LP Firefighting Aircraft Crashes During Landing (CCCP-26038)

Nyurba, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 1990, an Antonov AN-26 (registration CCCP-26038) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Nyurba, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-21Data APIEditorial standards

An AN-26LP firefighting aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The incident occurred under unknown circumstances, but fortunately resulted in no casualties among the crew or ground personnel.

What happened

An Antonov An-26LP, specifically configured for aerial firefighting duties, experienced a critical failure during its landing phase. The aircraft crashed upon touchdown or shortly before stabilizing on the runway. The specific mechanical or environmental triggers for this loss of control remain undetermined based on available records.

Findings

Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities reported. All individuals aboard the aircraft survived the incident without any recorded injuries. The lack of casualties suggests that the impact forces, while sufficient to destroy the airframe, did not result in structural collapse into the crew compartment or immediate fire hazards affecting the occupants.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 1990 Antonov AN-26 accident near Nyurba, Russia?

An AN-26LP firefighting aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The incident occurred under unknown circumstances, but fortunately resulted in no casualties among the crew or ground personnel.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 1990 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 1990 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration CCCP-26038, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Nyurba, Russia.