Antonov AN-26 crash, Feb 19, 1987 (9 killed), Vinnitsa
Antonov AN-26 accident on February 19, 1987 near Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine with 9 fatalities. Cause: Descent too low in poor visibility on...
- Date: February 19, 1987
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Vinnitsa, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Descent too low in poor visibility on the third approach, causing the aircraft to strike trees.
A Soviet Air Force Antonov An-26 crashed in a wooded area near Stadnytsya, about 5 km north of Vinnytsia Airport, on 19 February 1987. The crew had made two abandoned approaches in fog and low cloud, and on the third approach the aircraft struck trees. All nine people on board were killed.