No fatalities

1989-07-29: PZL-Mielec AN-28 (CCCP-28775) — Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines — Rushan, Tajikistan

Rushan, TajikistanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 29, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration CCCP-28775) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Rushan, Tajikistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the aircraft landing short of the runway remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781213864Data APIEditorial standards

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.