Antonov AN-24 crash, Feb 1, 1994, Omsukchan
Antonov AN-24 accident on February 1, 1994 near Omsukchan, Magadan oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Takeoff from a runway contaminated with...
- Date: February 1, 1994
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Omsukchan, Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Takeoff from a runway contaminated with snow that had not been cleared, with runway lights and edge markings obscured by snow.
A KolymaAvia An-24B on a scheduled service from Magadan carried 53 occupants. During the takeoff roll at about 170 km/h it veered right into a snow bank, cartwheeled and came to rest. Everyone evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Investigators found the runway had not been cleared of snow before departure.