Mirny - Irkutsk

On December 10, 1996 at 11:57 PM, Mirny - Irkutsk experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-74, operated by Vostsibaero - East Siberia Air, with the event recorded near Mirny Republic of Yakutia (Sakha).

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) 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: 9, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Just after liftoff from Mirny Airport, while in initial climb, the reverse thrust system deployed on the right engine. The aircraft banked right, causing the right wing tip to struck the runway surface. Out of control, the aircraft crash landed, veered off runway and came to rest against a building. All 12 occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-74037, MSN 470 98 950, year of manufacture 1995.