Antonov AN-8 crash, Sep 30, 1994 (8 killed), Chaibukha
Antonov AN-8 accident on September 30, 1994 near Chaibukha, Magadan oblast, Russia with 8 fatalities. Cause: Poor flight preparation and an improper...
- Date: September 30, 1994
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Chaibukha, Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Poor flight preparation and an improper takeoff, including failure to rotate and to abandon the takeoff, an overweight aircraft and crew factors such as fatigue and alcohol.
During the takeoff roll at Chaibukha the pilot-in-command misunderstood the crew situation and did not start the rotation. The An-8 overran for about 2,250 m, went through a fence and stopped in a swamp. Eight people were killed and 13 were injured.