Antonov AN-26 crash, Jun 17, 1993 (33 killed), Choporti
Antonov AN-26 accident on June 17, 1993 near Choporti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia with 33 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control in flight after...
- Date: June 17, 1993
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Choporti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
- Fatalities: 33
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control in flight after encountering atmospheric turbulence in a thunderstorm area.
An Antonov An-26B on a scheduled flight from Batumi toward Baku and Shymkent encountered thunderstorm activity and severe turbulence at 5,100 metres. The aircraft stalled, entered an uncontrolled descent and struck a mountain slope near Choporti, disintegrating on impact. All 33 occupants were killed.