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Aircraft Overrun at Nagurskoye Airport in Poor Weather

Nagurskoye (Franz Josef Archipelago), RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 23, 1996, an Antonov AN-72 operated by Federal Border Guard Aviation Command was involved in an aviation accident near Nagurskoye (Franz Josef Archipelago), Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An aircraft overran an iced and snow-covered runway at Nagurskoye Airport during a polar night, resulting in nine injuries and total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Conditions The approach to Nagurskoye Airport was conducted during a polar night and in poor weather conditions, which included snowfall. The runway surface was iced and covered with snow at the time of the event. ## Outcome and Damage After landing, the aircraft overran the runway and lost its undercarriage before coming to rest. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Casualties Nine occupants were injured in the incident. Of those injured, four sustained serious injuries. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or the cause of the overrun.

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What happened in the 23 Dec 1996 Antonov AN-72 accident near Nagurskoye (Franz Josef Archipelago), Russia?

An aircraft overran an iced and snow-covered runway at Nagurskoye Airport during a polar night, resulting in nine injuries and total loss of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Dec 1996 Antonov AN-72 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Dec 1996 involved an Antonov AN-72, operated by Federal Border Guard Aviation Command, at Nagurskoye (Franz Josef Archipelago), Russia.

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