Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Palana

On May 12, 1994 at 12:00 AM, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Palana experienced a crash involving PZL-Mielec AN-28, operated by KoryakAvia, with the event recorded near Palana Kamchatka Krai.

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.

12 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 10, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is weather. The approach and landing at Palana Airport were completed in strong crosswinds. The twin engine aircraft landed hard and was apparently damaged beyond repair due to structural damages. All 12 occupants evacuated safely.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-28713, MSN 1AJ006-23, year of manufacture 1989.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 59.0828°, 159.9513°.