Chukotavia
Safety profile and incident history for Chukotavia.
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
PZL-Mielec AN-28
Cape Schmidt Chukotka okrug
On final approach to Cape Schmidt, the pilot mistakenly put the engines on idle, causing the aircraft to lose height and to struck the ground 15 metres short of runway. It bounced, landed 20 metres further then lost its right main gear and came to rest 225 metres further. all 10 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The wreckage was still present at Cape Shmidt (N68.87953 W179.37426) by May 2013.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Russia
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
PZL-Mielec AN-281