Antonov AN-8 crash, Dec 13, 1993, Yerevan-Zvartnots
Antonov AN-8 accident on December 13, 1993 near Yerevan-Zvartnots, Armavir, Armenia with no fatalities. Cause: Poor approach planning and an unstable...
- Date: December 13, 1993
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Yerevan-Zvartnots, Armavir, Armenia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Poor approach planning and an unstable approach; the throttles were reduced below flight idle and the crew did not go around.
An An-8 operated by Kadvi Company was flying a night cargo flight to Yerevan. It became unstable on final approach, lost height and struck the ground about 150 metres short of the threshold. All eight occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.