Antonov AN-26 crash, Feb 21, 2002 (17 killed), Lakhta AFB
Antonov AN-26 accident on February 21, 2002 near Lakhta AFB, Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia with 17 fatalities. Cause: The crew continued the approach past...
- Date: February 21, 2002
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Lakhta AFB, Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew continued the approach past decision height without visual contact with the ground and did not carry out a go-around as published procedures required.
A Russian Navy An-26 approaching Lakhta air base at night in snow squalls and low cloud continued below decision altitude without visual contact with the ground. Its right wing struck trees and the aircraft crashed in a snow-covered field short of the runway. Three people survived, while 17 were killed.