Antonov AN-24 crash, Feb 6, 1995, Arkhangelsk-Vaskovo
Antonov AN-24 accident on February 6, 1995 near Arkhangelsk-Vaskovo, Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The captain continued the...
- Date: February 6, 1995
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Arkhangelsk-Vaskovo, Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The captain continued the approach after losing visual reference in blowing snow and became misaligned with the runway, leading to a landing beside the runway.
An An-24 on a scheduled flight from Naryan-Mar lined up incorrectly on the approach to Arkhangelsk after losing sight of the runway in snow showers. It touched down to the right of the runway and struck a snow bank. All 38 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.