Antonov AN-74 crash, Dec 10, 1996, Mirny
Antonov AN-74 accident on December 10, 1996 near Mirny, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Accidental deployment of the...
- Date: December 10, 1996
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-74
- Location: Mirny, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Accidental deployment of the right engine reverse thrust system after takeoff, caused by a mechanical failure of unknown origin. A cockpit warning light had been on before departure but was missed because the pre-departure checklist was not followed.
Shortly after takeoff from Mirny, a cargo Antonov An-74 had its right engine reverse thrust deploy. The aircraft banked right, its wingtip struck the runway, and it crash-landed, veered off and came to rest against a building. All 12 occupants were injured lightly and the aircraft was written off.