No fatalities

1995-01-23: Let L-410 (UR-67115) — Air Ukraine (Avialinii Ukrainy) — Bukhta Provideniya, Russia

Bukhta Provideniya, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 23, 1995, a Let L-410 (registration UR-67115) operated by Air Ukraine (Avialinii Ukrainy) was involved in an aviation accident near Bukhta Provideniya, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadvertent engagement of the left engine thrust reverser due to a mechanical failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781208342Data APIEditorial standards

During a delivery flight from Ukraine to Honduras, an aircraft crashed 2,100 metres short of the runway in Bukhta Provideniya after a sharp left bank. All three occupants were injured. Official findings cite a mechanical failure causing left engine thrust reverser engagement.

Incident

A crew was conducting a delivery flight from Ukraine to Honduras, with several intermediate stops planned. On approach to Bukhta Provideniya, just after passing the outer marker, the aircraft banked sharply to the left. The left wing struck the ground, and the aircraft crashed in a snow-covered field approximately 2,100 metres short of the runway threshold. All three occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Investigation

The accident investigation determined the probable cause. According to the official findings, the thrust reverser on the left engine inadvertently engaged during the approach due to a mechanical failure. This caused the sudden left bank and subsequent loss of control.

Analysis

No further analysis or conclusions beyond the official findings are provided in the source. The investigation focused on the mechanical failure of the thrust reverser system.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed, and the three injured occupants were likely treated for their injuries. The crash site was in a remote, snow-covered area.