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Aircraft Strikes Runway and Veers into Ravine During Landing at Nyagan Airport (RA-67436)

Nyagan, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 2, 1996, a Let L-410 (registration RA-67436) operated by Kostroma Air - Kostromskoye Aviapredpriatie was involved in an aviation accident near Nyagan, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the aircraft was unstable during final approach for unknown reasons and that the crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure while the landing manoeuvre was obviously missed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Nyagan Airport, the crew continued despite misalignment. Upon touchdown, the right wing struck the runway, causing the aircraft to roll and veer off into a ravine. All 15 occupants were injured, six seriously.

Incident Overview

During the final approach to Nyagan Airport, the flight crew recognized that the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway but elected to continue the landing. As the aircraft touched down, the right wing struck the runway surface. Following the wing strike, the aircraft entered a series of left and right rolls that continued for approximately 800 metres. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway and came to rest in a ravine.

Occupant Injuries

All 15 occupants aboard the aircraft sustained injuries, with six of them suffering serious injuries.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation findings, the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was unstable during final approach for unknown reasons, and the crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure while the landing manoeuvre was obviously missed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Dec 1996 Let L-410 accident near Nyagan, Russia?

On final approach to Nyagan Airport, the crew continued despite misalignment. Upon touchdown, the right wing struck the runway, causing the aircraft to roll and veer off into a ravine. All 15 occupants were injured, six seriously.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Dec 1996 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Dec 1996 involved a Let L-410, registration RA-67436, operated by Kostroma Air - Kostromskoye Aviapredpriatie, at Nyagan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It was determined that the aircraft was unstable during final approach for unknown reasons and that the crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure while the landing manoeuvre was obviously missed.

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