Antonov AN-26 crash, Dec 10, 1979 (9 killed), Komsomolsk-...
Antonov AN-26 accident on December 10, 1979 near Komsomolsk-on-Amur Khabarovsk Krai, Russia with 9 fatalities.
- Date: December 10, 1979
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Komsomolsk-on-Amur Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
An Antonov An-26 on a test flight for military equipment deviated from its departure climb path in poor weather, struck trees and crashed on hilly terrain near Komsomolsk-on-Amur. All nine crew were killed, and the wreckage was reportedly found in snow about a week later.