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Aircraft Runway Excursion and Dike Collision (UR-87918)

Dnipropetrovsk, UkraineLanding (descent or approach)

On April 28, 2003, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration UR-87918) operated by Dniproavia was involved in an aviation accident near Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft became unstable during flare and rolled from right to left. It landed misaligned on runway 09/27, ran off to the right at 115 km/h, and hit a dike 100 m away. All 17 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During the final approach, the aircraft was unstable on flare and rolled from right to left. It then made a firm landing on runway 09/27. ## Runway Excursion At touchdown, the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway. It ran off the runway to the right at a speed of 115 km/h. The aircraft continued until it collided with a dike located 100 metres further. ## Outcome All 17 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or cause of the incident, and no probable cause is stated.

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What happened in the 28 Apr 2003 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine?

An aircraft became unstable during flare and rolled from right to left. It landed misaligned on runway 09/27, ran off to the right at 115 km/h, and hit a dike 100 m away. All 17 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Apr 2003 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Apr 2003 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration UR-87918, operated by Dniproavia, at Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.

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