Antonov AN-24 crash, Feb 9, 1992, Guryev
Antonov AN-24 accident on February 9, 1992 near Guryev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan with no fatalities. Cause: Right engine failure during initial climb for...
- Date: February 9, 1992
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Guryev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Right engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons, with icing conditions considered a contributing factor.
An Antonov An-24B climbing out of Guryev lost its right engine at about 900 metres. The crew feathered the propeller and tried to return, but on final in icing conditions the aircraft was not properly aligned. The captain started a go-around, the aircraft lost height and crashed in a field with its gear partly retracted, sliding 418 metres. All occupants evacuated safely.