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Night Approach Accident Near Tura Airport (RA-62597)

Tura, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 13, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-62597) operated by Tura Air Enterprise - Turinskoe Aviapredpriatie was involved in an aviation accident near Tura, Russia during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain following a wrong altimeter setting. The lack of visibility was a contributing factor. 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

An aircraft crashed into a forest 9.6 km southeast of Tura Airport during a night approach in marginal weather, killing all nine occupants. The official probable cause was controlled flight into terrain due to a wrong altimeter setting.

Incident Overview and Flight Profile The aircraft departed Vanavara and completed an uneventful flight before beginning a night descent toward Tura Airport. At the time of the approach, weather conditions were marginal, with visibility reported at 3,500 metres and light snow. The crew received clearance to land and continued the approach. ## Crash Sequence and Impact During the approach, the aircraft was traveling at a speed of 160 km/h when the crew initiated a right turn. At the moment of impact, the aircraft was in a 10° nose-down attitude and a 40° right bank. It struck trees and crashed in a snow-covered forest located 9.6 km southeast of the airport. ## Aftermath and Casualties The wreckage was discovered the following day near the Bazhenov River. All nine occupants were killed in the accident. Among the fatalities were the regional director of the Department of Transport and the vice-governor of the Evenkiya region.

Probable cause

Controlled flight into terrain following a wrong altimeter setting. The lack of visibility was a contributing factor.
Controlled flight into terrain

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