Antonov AN-26 crash, Mar 29, 2016, Rostov-on-Don
Antonov AN-26 accident on March 29, 2016 near Rostov-on-Don, Rostov oblast, Russia with no fatalities.
- Date: March 29, 2016
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Rostov-on-Don, Rostov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
On 29 March 2016 a Russian Air Force Antonov An26RT (09 blue) was on its takeoff roll at Rostov on Don when the right engine caught fire. The crew stopped the aircraft on the runway and all occupants evacuated safely, but the fire destroyed the engine and partially destroyed the aircraft. Aviation Safety Network places the fire in the number two engine, which separated from its mounts.