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Aircraft Overruns Runway at Dikson, Comes to Rest in Ravine (CCCP-87394)

Dikson, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 30, 1990, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration CCCP-87394) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dikson, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported: - Excessive speed upon landing, - Tailwind component, - Lack of visibility, - Snow squalls. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft on approach to Dikson overran the runway after landing long and fast with a tailwind. All 35 occupants were rescued, 8 injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Event

Following an uneventful flight from Krasnoyarsk, the crew initiated the approach to Dikson during night operations in marginal weather conditions. On short final, the aircraft was too high and touched down too far down the runway. It landed with a tailwind component and at an excessive speed. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran the end of the runway, traversed an embankment at a speed of 115 km/h, and eventually came to rest in a ravine.

Rescue

All 35 occupants were rescued from the aircraft. Among them, 8 sustained injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Investigation

An investigation was conducted into the accident. The probable cause was determined to be a wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew. Several contributing factors were identified: excessive speed upon landing, a tailwind component, lack of visibility, and snow squalls.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Nov 1990 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Dikson, Russia?

An aircraft on approach to Dikson overran the runway after landing long and fast with a tailwind. All 35 occupants were rescued, 8 injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Nov 1990 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Nov 1990 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration CCCP-87394, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Dikson, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported: - Excessive speed upon landing, - Tailwind component, - Lack of visibility, - Snow squalls.

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