Antonov AN-26 crash, Jun 14, 2024, Utrenniy
Antonov AN-26 accident on June 14, 2024 near Utrenniy, Republic of Yamalia, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The approach was continued in weather...
- Date: June 14, 2024
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Utrenniy, Republic of Yamalia, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The approach was continued in weather below airport minimums, stabilized approach and go around criteria were ignored, the aircraft descended below minimum altitude without visual contact and crew coordination was poor (MAK).
A UTair An 26 100 on a charter flight from Sabetta to Utrenniy descended below the glide path in fog, hit a snow barrier 955 meters short of the runway and broke in two. All 41 aboard were rescued and three, including both pilots, were injured. MAK found the crew continued the approach in weather below minimums.