Antonov AN-8 crash, Nov 20, 1988, Yerevan-Erebuni
Antonov AN-8 accident on November 20, 1988 near Yerevan-Erebuni, Yerevan, Armenia with no fatalities. Cause: Crew error: the landing gear was retracted...
- Date: November 20, 1988
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Yerevan-Erebuni, Yerevan, Armenia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew error: the landing gear was retracted by mistake after landing.
Antonov An-8 CCCP-26183 landed at Yerevan Erebuni Airport on 20 November 1988 and the crew retracted the landing gear by mistake after touchdown. The aircraft settled onto its belly and slid along the runway. All occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.