Antonov AN-8 crash, Mar 15, 1980, Arsenyev
Antonov AN-8 accident on March 15, 1980 near Arsenyev, Primorsky Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control due to brake system failure...
- Date: March 15, 1980
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Arsenyev, Primorsky Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: Loss of control due to brake system failure while taxiing.
On 15 March 1980 an Antonov An-8, registration CCCP-27205, was taxiing at Arsenyev-Varfolomeyevka Airport when the brakes failed. The aircraft left the taxiway and hit trees. Nobody was hurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.