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Twin-Engine Aircraft Taxiway Excursion at Arsenyev-Varfolomeyevka Airport (CCCP-27205)

Arsenyev, RussiaTaxiing

On March 15, 1980, an Antonov AN-8 (registration CCCP-27205) operated by MAP - Ministerstvo Aviatsionnoi Promyshlennosti - Minaviaprom was involved in an aviation accident near Arsenyev, Russia while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control due to the failure of the brake systems. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the taxiway and struck trees at Arsenyev-Varfolomeyevka Airport. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During taxiing operations at Arsenyev-Varfolomeyevka Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and departed the taxiway. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees. No casualties were reported in the incident, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the loss of control was caused by the failure of the brake systems. ## Operational Context The incident occurred while the aircraft was taxiing. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date are not provided in the source material. The collision with trees resulted in the total loss of the aircraft.

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