Antonov AN-26 crash, Apr 23, 1993 (32 killed), Mt Marz
Antonov AN-26 accident on April 23, 1993 near Mt Marz, Arkhangai, Mongolia with 32 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew...
- Date: April 23, 1993
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Mt Marz, Arkhangai, Mongolia
- Fatalities: 32
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew started the descent prematurely, with poor visibility as a contributing factor.
On the approach to Olgii in poor weather the crew started the descent too early, and the An-26 struck the slope of Mt Marz. The aircraft broke up on impact and all 32 people aboard died.