CCCP-87411

On September 14, 1992 at 12:00 AM, CCCP-87411 experienced a crash involving Yakovlev Yak-40, operated by Yakutavia, with the event recorded near Neryungri Republic of Yakutia (Sakha).

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

28 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 28 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 24, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Neryungri Airport, while climbing, the captain informed ATC about the failure of the engine n°3 that caught fire. He was cleared to return for an emergency landing and completed a turn and a 'normal' landing. All 28 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CCCP-87411, MSN 9 42 03 34, year of manufacture 1974.