On May 12, 1994, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration RA-28713) operated by KoryakAvia was involved in an aviation accident near Palana, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft sustained structural damage due to a hard landing caused by heavy crosswinds. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant structural damage following a hard landing during heavy crosswinds at Palana Airport.
What happened
During an approach and landing sequence at Palana Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered intense crosswind conditions. The impact of the landing was severe, resulting in a hard touchdown that caused extensive damage to the airframe. Due to the level of structural compromise, the aircraft was deemed beyond economical repair.
Despite the force of the landing, all 12 occupants on board were able to exit the aircraft without injury. There were no reported fatalities or injuries during the evacuation process.
Findings
The primary factor in the incident was the presence of strong crosswinds during the final approach and landing phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft sustained structural damage due to a hard landing caused by heavy crosswinds.