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Aircraft Nose Landing at Grozny (RA-85296)

Grozny, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 25, 1993, a Tupolev TU-154 (registration RA-85296) operated by Vnukovo Airlines - Vnukovskie Avialinii was involved in an aviation accident near Grozny, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made a nose-first landing at Grozny in poor weather after a flight from Moscow. The nose was torn off, and the plane slid for dozens of meters. All 172 occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview and Approach Conditions An aircraft completed an uneventful flight from Moscow before beginning its approach to Grozny. The approach was conducted in poor weather conditions, which preceded the landing incident. ## Landing and Ground Slide During the landing, the aircraft touched down nose first. This impact caused the nose section to be torn off. After the initial contact, the aircraft slid on the ground for a few dozen meters before coming to rest. ## Occupant Safety and Aircraft Status All 172 occupants on board evacuated safely following the incident. The aircraft was subsequently written off due to the damage sustained during the nose-first landing and ground slide.

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