Arsenyev - Khabarovsk - Chaibukha - Bukhta Provideniya

On September 30, 1994 at 11:10 AM, Arsenyev - Khabarovsk - Chaibukha - Bukhta Provideniya experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-8, operated by Arsenyev Aviation Production Association, with the event recorded near Chaibukha Magadan oblast.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

21 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 13 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 38.1%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 15, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Arsenyev to Bukhta Provideniya with intermediate stops in Khabarovsk and Chaibukha, carrying 15 passengers, 6 crew members and a load of six tons of fruits and vegetables. During the takeoff roll from Chaibukha Airport, following a misunderstanding by the crew, the pilot-in-command failed to initiate the rotation and takeoff. The aircraft rolled for about 2,250 metres, overran, went through a fence and came to rest in a swampy area. Four crew members and four passengers were killed while 13 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-27209, MSN 0A3460, year of manufacture 1960.