Antonov AN-8 crash, Sep 29, 1994, Elista
Antonov AN-8 accident on September 29, 1994 near Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: A cargo compartment fire that severed...
- Date: September 29, 1994
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A cargo compartment fire that severed hydraulic lines and prevented the undercarriage from being lowered.
Shortly after takeoff from Elista the crew reported a cargo compartment fire and returned. The fire was extinguished, but hydraulic lines were severed and the undercarriage could not be lowered. The An-8 belly-landed and slid along the runway, and all 24 occupants walked away.