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Fatal Overweight Landing at Aldan Airport (RA-67656)

Aldan, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 26, 1993, a Let L-410 (registration RA-67656) operated by Sakha Avia - Sakha Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Aldan, Russia during landing or approach. 24 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The total weight of the aircraft was 623 kilos above MTOW while departing Yakutsk Airport and 550 kilos above the max landing weight upon arrival at Aldan Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed 273 m short of Aldan Airport's runway after a go-around from final approach. All 24 occupants were killed. The official investigation found the aircraft was overweight and its center of gravity was out of limits.

Accident Overview and Outcome During final approach to Aldan Airport, the aircraft was traveling at 196 km/h when the crew extended the flaps to 42°. The aircraft then adopted a 42.5° nose-up attitude. The crew elected to perform a go-around, but as the speed dropped to 52 km/h, the aircraft stalled and crashed 273 metres short of the runway and 160 metres to the left of its extended centreline. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces, and all 24 occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the total weight of the aircraft was 623 kilos above its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) while departing Yakutsk Airport and 550 kilos above its maximum landing weight upon arrival at Aldan Airport. More than 400 kilos of baggage were placed in the rear compartment, causing the center of gravity (CofG) to be outside permissible limits.

Probable cause

The total weight of the aircraft was 623 kilos above MTOW while departing Yakutsk Airport and 550 kilos above the max landing weight upon arrival at Aldan Airport. More than 400 kilos of bagages were placed in the rear compartment, causing the CofG to be out of permissible limits.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Aug 1993 Let L-410 accident near Aldan, Russia?

An aircraft crashed 273 m short of Aldan Airport's runway after a go-around from final approach. All 24 occupants were killed. The official investigation found the aircraft was overweight and its center of gravity was out of limits.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Aug 1993 Let L-410 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 24 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Aug 1993 involved a Let L-410, registration RA-67656, operated by Sakha Avia - Sakha Airlines, at Aldan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The total weight of the aircraft was 623 kilos above MTOW while departing Yakutsk Airport and 550 kilos above the max landing weight upon arrival at Aldan Airport. More than 400 kilos of bagages were placed in the rear compartment, causing the CofG to be out of permissible limits.

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