Runway excursion at Neryungri Airport involving three-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Neryungri, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A three-engine aircraft veered off the runway during a night landing at Neryungri Airport under marginal weather conditions, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime arrival at Neryungri Airport, an aircraft equipped with three engines experienced a loss of control following touchdown. The incident occurred while the flight was operating under marginal weather conditions and on a runway surface that was wet.

After making contact with the runway, the aircraft veered off the paved surface and came to a stop. Despite the severity of the excursion, all 29 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The impact of the event resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The landing took place during nighttime hours.
  • Environmental factors included marginal visibility/weather and a wet runway surface.
  • The primary factor leading to the excursion was the loss of directional control after touchdown on the slick surface.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control following touchdown on a wet runway during night operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-08-14 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Neryungri, Russia?

A three-engine aircraft veered off the runway during a night landing at Neryungri Airport under marginal weather conditions, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-08-14 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-08-14 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration CCCP-88252, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Neryungri, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control following touchdown on a wet runway during night operations.

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