No fatalities

1980-03-15: Antonov AN-8 (CCCP-27205) — MAP - Ministerstvo Aviatsionnoi Promyshlennosti - Minaviaprom — Arsenyev, Russia

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: The aircraft veered off the taxiway because the braking system failed to function properly. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781224162Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane veered off a taxiway and struck trees during ground operations at Arsenyev-Varfolomeyevka Airport, resulting in a hull loss.

What happened

During ground movements at Arsenyev-Varfolomeyevka Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of directional control while taxiing. The plane departed from the designated taxiway and moved into an area containing trees, where it ultimately collided with the vegetation.

Although the impact caused significant damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. Due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the collision, the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary reason for the excursion was a failure of the braking system, which prevented the crew from maintaining control of the aircraft's speed and path during the taxi phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the taxiway because the braking system failed to function properly.