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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes Near Bajkovo Airfield, One Killed (CCCP-67130)

Bajkovo (Shumshu Island), RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 4, 1992, a Let L-410 (registration CCCP-67130) operated by Kamchatavia was involved in an aviation accident near Bajkovo (Shumshu Island), Russia during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew continued the approach under VFR mode in below minima weather conditions. It was also reported that the aircraft departed Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport with a total weight of 262 kilos above MTOW. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

On approach to Bajkovo Airfield, a twin-engine aircraft struck a hill in fog, killing one passenger. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause includes continuing VFR approach in below-minima weather and overweight departure.

Accident

On approach to Bajkovo Airfield under visual flight rules (VFR), the crew of a twin-engine aircraft encountered poor visibility due to local fog banks. At an altitude of approximately 300 meters while flying in fog, the aircraft struck a hill and crashed about 5 kilometers from the airstrip. The impact caused a propeller to detach and penetrate the fuselage, killing one passenger. All other occupants were rescued. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was that the crew continued the approach under VFR mode in weather conditions below the applicable minima. It was also reported that the aircraft had departed Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport with a total weight exceeding the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) by 262 kilograms.

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