Were there any fatalities in the 1995-10-25 Antonov AN-32 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-10-25 involved an Antonov AN-32, registration RA-48981, operated by MAP Ufa Motors, at Ufa, Russia.

Cargo Flight Strikes Trees on Approach to Ufa, Eight Dead (RA-48981)

On October 25, 1995, an Antonov AN-32 (registration RA-48981) operated by MAP Ufa Motors was involved in an aviation accident near Ufa, Russia during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the crew continued the approach in a visibility of 1,200 metres that was below minimums at the time of the accident, until the aircraft collided with obstacles and impacted terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A cargo flight from Tyumen to Ufa struck trees and crashed short of the runway at Ufa Airport in poor weather, resulting in eight fatalities and five injuries.

Accident Overview

A cargo flight operating between Tyumen and Ufa encountered severe weather conditions during its approach to Ufa Airport. The aircraft was carrying seven passengers, six crew members, a car, and a container. As the crew attempted to land, they faced night conditions, sleet, low clouds, and limited visibility.

Approach and Collision

On short final approach, the aircraft struck trees located 1,098 meters short of the runway. After impacting the trees, the aircraft lost height and crashed in a wooded area approximately 179 meters to the right of the extended runway centerline. The impact triggered a fire, and the aircraft was engulfed in flames.

Casualties

The accident resulted in the deaths of eight occupants. Five other individuals sustained injuries.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the crew continued the approach despite visibility of 1,200 meters, which was below the minimums required at the time of the accident. This decision led to the aircraft colliding with obstacles and subsequently impacting terrain.

Probable cause

It was determined that the crew continued the approach in a visibility of 1,200 metres that was below minimums at the time of the accident, until the aircraft collided with obstacles and impacted terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

1995-10-25: Antonov AN-32 (RA-48981) — MAP Ufa Motors — Ufa, Russia