Antonov AN-26 crash, Jul 19, 1989 (10 killed), Shalaurov...
Antonov AN-26 accident on July 19, 1989 near Shalaurov Island, Chukotka okrug, Russia with 10 fatalities. Cause: The crew approached the coast too low...
- Date: July 19, 1989
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Shalaurov Island, Chukotka okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew approached the coast too low and began the turn to 270 degrees too late, about 1.2 km from the coast instead of about 10 km. Limited visibility meant they could not see the mountain.
An Antonov An-26 (CCCP-26685) on a survey flight from Cape Schmidt to Pevek struck a 145 m mountain face overhanging the sea near Shalaurov Island at 03:07 on 19 July 1989. The aircraft disintegrated and all 10 occupants were killed.