Undetermined cause for aircraft landing excursion

No fatalities • Rushan, Tajikistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after failing to reach the runway during its landing approach.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight, an unidentified aircraft experienced an excursion that resulted in it coming to rest before reaching the threshold of the runway. The impact with the ground short of the paved surface caused extensive structural damage to the airframe. Following the incident, the aircraft was declared a total loss, as the damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the undershoot remain undetermined. There were no reported fatalities or injuries resulting from the event, and all occupants survived the landing attempt without harm.

Probable cause

The cause of the aircraft landing short of the runway remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-07-29 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Rushan, Tajikistan?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after failing to reach the runway during its landing approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-07-29 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-07-29 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration CCCP-28775, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Rushan, Tajikistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the aircraft landing short of the runway remains unknown.

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