Let L-410 crash, Apr 4, 1992 (1 killed), Bajkovo (Shumshu...
Let L-410 accident on April 4, 1992 near Bajkovo (Shumshu Island), Sakhalin oblast, Russia with 1 fatality. Cause: The crew continued the VFR approach...
- Date: April 4, 1992
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Bajkovo (Shumshu Island), Sakhalin oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew continued the VFR approach in below-minima conditions, and the aircraft was reportedly about 262 kg over maximum takeoff weight at departure.
A Let L-410 operated by Kamchatavia was on a scheduled VFR approach to Bajkovo below the weather minima. It flew into fog and struck a hill about 5 km from the airstrip. A propeller separated and penetrated the cabin, killing one passenger, and the aircraft was written off.