Antonov AN-26 crash, Sep 26, 1991 (1 killed), Kiev-Borispol
Antonov AN-26 accident on September 26, 1991 near Kiev-Borispol, Kiev oblast, Ukraine with 1 fatality. Cause: Double engine failure on short final from...
- Date: September 26, 1991
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Kiev-Borispol, Kiev oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Double engine failure on short final from fuel exhaustion, after poor flight planning and a reduced fuel load. The captain also chose a runway other than the one ATC had cleared.
A Soviet Air Force An-26 carrying a fruit and vegetable cargo ran short of fuel on the approach to Kiev Borispol after the crew had loaded extra cargo and less fuel. Both engines stopped on short final, and the aircraft stalled and lost its undercarriage about 1,500 metres short of the runway. One pilot was killed and eight occupants were injured.