Antonov AN-24 crash, Nov 5, 2000, Cheboksary
Antonov AN-24 accident on November 5, 2000 near Cheboksary, Republic of Chuvashia, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The abort was...
- Date: November 5, 2000
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Cheboksary, Republic of Chuvashia, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined. The abort was started after V1 in reduced visibility from fog.
An Antonov An-24 at Cheboksary was taking off in fog with visibility near 350 metres. The crew decided to abort after reaching V1, and the aircraft overran the runway, lost its nose gear and stopped about 270 metres beyond. All occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.