Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 27 January 2001
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-70
Owner/operator: Antonov Design Bureau
Registration Number: UR-NTK
Location: near Omsk –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 33
Component Affected: Antonov An-70 aircraft fuselageAntonov An-70 aircraft fuselage
Category: Accident
An Antonov An-70 aircraft experienced an emergency landing in the snow following engine problems during its journey from Omsk to Yakutsk. The aircraft sustained significant damage to the fuselage and crashed.An Antonov An-70 aircraft experienced an emergency landing in the snow following engine problems during its journey from Omsk to Yakutsk. The aircraft sustained significant damage to the fuselage and crashed.
Description
After takeoff from Omsk engine problems forced the crew of this Antonov An-70 to perform an emergency landing in the snow. The aircraft crash-landed and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The aircraft was on its way to Yakutsk for the final tests of the plane in low temperature conditions.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff resulted in a forced emergency landing.Engine failure during takeoff resulted in a forced emergency landing.Share on:
