On December 31, 1994, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration EW-76836) operated by Belair (Belarus) was involved in an aviation accident near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew completed the approach at a too high altitude to avoid hostile fire, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway and reducing the landing distance available. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft overran the runway at Sarajevo after landing in marginal weather with strong winds and rain. The crew completed the approach at high altitude to avoid hostile fire, touching down too far down the runway. All six crew escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Event Details
An aircraft landing at Sarajevo encountered difficulties during the approach and landing in marginal weather conditions characterized by strong winds and rain. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, overran the runway, and subsequently collided with military installations. All six crew members escaped unharmed. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the crew completed the approach at a too high altitude to avoid hostile fire, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway and reducing the landing distance available. The runway surface was wet at the time of the accident, which was considered as a contributing factor as well as poor weather conditions.
What happened in the 31 Dec 1994 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
An aircraft overran the runway at Sarajevo after landing in marginal weather with strong winds and rain. The crew completed the approach at high altitude to avoid hostile fire, touching down too far down the runway. All six crew escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1994 Ilyushin II-76 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 1994 involved an Ilyushin II-76, registration EW-76836, operated by Belair (Belarus), at Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The crew completed the approach at a too high altitude to avoid hostile fire, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway and reducing the landing distance available. The runway surface was wet at the time of the accident, which was considered as a contributing factor as well as poor weather conditions.
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