Antonov AN-26 crash, Mar 6, 2018 (39 killed), Hmeimim AFB...
Antonov AN-26 accident on March 6, 2018 near Hmeimim AFB (Latakia), Latakia Governorate, Syria with 39 fatalities.
- Date: March 6, 2018
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Hmeimim AFB (Latakia), Latakia Governorate, Syria
- Fatalities: 39
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Russian Air Force An 26 flying from Kuweires to Hmeimim air base in Syria crashed about 500 metres short of the runway while on final approach. The aircraft went out of control and burst into flames, and all 39 people on board were killed. Low level windshear is believed to have caused the loss of control, but no official report was found.