Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 5 May 1990
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Registration Number: 52 Blue
Location: near Spafaryev Island –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed during a flight from Magadan, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.An aircraft crashed during a flight from Magadan, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
The aircraft crashed while on a flight from Magadan.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and turbulence, are suspected to have played a significant role in the crash.Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and turbulence, are suspected to have played a significant role in the crash.Share on:
