Antonov AN-26 crash, May 6, 1983 (35 killed), Klyuchi
Antonov AN-26 accident on May 6, 1983 near Klyuchi, Kamchatka Krai, Russia with 35 fatalities. Cause: Wrong approach configuration on the part of the...
- Date: May 6, 1983
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Klyuchi, Kamchatka Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 35
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew.
A Soviet Air Force An 26 carrying conscripts descended below the glide path on approach to Klyuchi in heavy snow and struck trees. Six crew and 29 passengers died, while two passengers survived. The finding was incorrect approach configuration by the crew.