Aircraft undershoot at Rushan Airport

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

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach to Rushan Airport.

What happened

During the final stages of its approach to Rushan Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of altitude while on short final. The descent resulted in the aircraft impacting the ground approximately 40 meters before reaching the runway threshold. Following the impact, the aircraft came to a complete stop at the site of the undershoot.

Findings

There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this incident. However, the impact caused extensive structural damage to the airframe, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss, being considered beyond economical repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost sufficient altitude during the final approach to reach the runway, resulting in an undershoot.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-08-18 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Rushan, Tajikistan?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach to Rushan Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-08-18 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-08-18 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration CCCP-28761, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Rushan, Tajikistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost sufficient altitude during the final approach to reach the runway, resulting in an undershoot.

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