Antonov AN-26 crash, Nov 6, 1994, Zyrianka
Antonov AN-26 accident on November 6, 1994 near Zyrianka, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The crew lost orientation...
- Date: November 6, 1994
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Zyrianka, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew lost orientation after poor flight planning and an unjustified heading change, with ATC authorizing that change without knowing the aircraft's position. The aircraft was also about 5,230 kg over maximum takeoff weight and radio communication was poor.
An Antonov An-26 cargo flight from Voronezh toward Susuman with stops en route became disoriented over Yakutia after a fuel pump failure and diversion. With fuel low, the captain made an emergency landing about 75 km southeast of Zyrianka, sliding 488 m after touchdown. All nine occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was written off.