Moscow - Grozny

On December 25, 1993 at 12:29 PM, Moscow - Grozny experienced a crash involving Tupolev TU-154, operated by Vnukovo Airlines - Vnukovskie Avialinii, with the event recorded near Grozny Republic of Chechnya.

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.

172 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 172 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 165, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following an uneventful flight from Moscow, the crew completed the approach to Grozny in poor weather conditions. The aircraft landed nose first, causing it to be torn off. The aircraft slid on the ground for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All 172 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-85296, MSN 78A296, year of manufacture 1978.