Antonov AN-8 crash, Oct 30, 1992 (14 killed), Chita-Kadala
Antonov AN-8 accident on October 30, 1992 near Chita-Kadala, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia with 14 fatalities. Cause: Double engine failure on approach from...
- Date: October 30, 1992
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Chita-Kadala, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Double engine failure on approach from fuel exhaustion, with the aircraft about 5 tonnes over maximum landing weight.
An Antonov An-8 cargo flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky lost both engines on approach to Chita on 30 October 1992 because it ran out of fuel. It came down about 1,650 metres short of the runway. Fourteen people died, including one passenger who was seriously injured and died hours later.