Runway excursion and structural damage involving aircraft

No fatalities • Baykit, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant structural damage after veering off the runway and colliding with powerline infrastructure during an attempted recovery.

What happened

During the landing phase, the aircraft veered off the runway surface. In an attempt to return to the active runway without external assistance, the crew lost control of the vehicle. The aircraft subsequently crossed the runway and struck a powerline mast as well as a parapet. The impact involved forces exceeding 3.5 g, resulting in extensive structural damage that rendered the aircraft a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced significant structural damage due to high-g forces during the collision with a powerline mast and a parapet.
  • The incident occurred while the crew was attempting to maneuver the aircraft back onto the runway following the initial excursion.
  • All 27 people on board, consisting of 5 crew members and 22 passengers, were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury.

Probable cause

The loss of control during an unassisted attempt to recover the aircraft to the runway led to a collision with powerline infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-11-22 Antonov AN-32 accident near Baykit, Russia?

An aircraft sustained significant structural damage after veering off the runway and colliding with powerline infrastructure during an attempted recovery.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-11-22 Antonov AN-32 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-11-22 involved a Antonov AN-32, registration RA-48104, operated by Yeniseiski Meridian, at Baykit, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control during an unassisted attempt to recover the aircraft to the runway led to a collision with powerline infrastructure.

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