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Nighttime Dual-Engine Failure and Crash Landing Near Khabarovsk-Novy Airport (RA-67474)

Khabarovsk, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 26, 1997, a Let L-410 (registration RA-67474) operated by Vostok Aviakompania - East Air was involved in an aviation accident near Khabarovsk, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of both engines on approach following a fuel exhaustion. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a field 11 km from Khabarovsk-Novy Airport after both engines stopped during a nighttime descent. All seven occupants were injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a nighttime descent to Khabarovsk-Novy Airport, both engines of an aircraft stopped simultaneously. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crash-landed in a field located 11 km from Khabarovsk Airport. All seven occupants on board were injured, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of both engines on approach following fuel exhaustion. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or precise location beyond the field 11 km from Khabarovsk Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 1997 Let L-410 accident near Khabarovsk, Russia?

An aircraft crashed into a field 11 km from Khabarovsk-Novy Airport after both engines stopped during a nighttime descent. All seven occupants were injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 1997 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 1997 involved a Let L-410, registration RA-67474, operated by Vostok Aviakompania - East Air, at Khabarovsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of both engines on approach following a fuel exhaustion.

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