Antonov AN-72 crash, Feb 10, 1995, Kiev-Gostomel
Antonov AN-72 accident on February 10, 1995 near Kiev-Gostomel, Kiev oblast, Ukraine with no fatalities. Cause: The AN-70 crew misjudged the distance...
- Date: February 10, 1995
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-72
- Location: Kiev-Gostomel, Kiev oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The AN-70 crew misjudged the distance between the two aircraft and began a hazardous manoeuvre without knowing the other aircraft's position, aggravated by sun glare, poor radio use and loss of situational awareness.
During a test flight for the AN-70 certification program, the AN-72 chase aircraft was struck by the tail of the AN-70 prototype after the AN-70 crew misjudged the separation. The AN-72 crew kept control and landed safely at Gostomel, though the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No occupants were injured.