Yakovlev Yak-40 crash, Apr 9, 2003, Urganch
Yakovlev Yak-40 accident on April 9, 2003 near Urganch, Xorazm Province, Uzbekistan with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined.
- Date: April 9, 2003
- Aircraft: Yakovlev Yak-40
- Location: Urganch, Xorazm Province, Uzbekistan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined
During takeoff at Urganch, the crew of a Uzbekistan Airways Yak-40 noticed a power loss on the left engine and rejected the takeoff. The aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway and overran, losing its right main gear. All occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was written off.