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Aircraft Collision with Mt Komendant Near Magadan

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On July 26, 1985, an Ilyushin II-14 operated by Russian Government was involved in an aviation accident near Magadan, Russia in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mt Komendant in the Ola district, 30 km northwest of Magadan, 12 minutes after takeoff. All seven occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details 12 minutes after departing from Magadan-Sokol Airport, a twin-engine aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Komendant. The accident occurred in the Ola district, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Magadan. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 400 meters. The collision resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft upon impact. All seven occupants on board were killed in the crash. The flight was being conducted on behalf of the KGB and the Border Guards Unit. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator was provided in the source material.

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