Sakha Avia Flight 301

Sakha Avia Flight 301 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Kutana to Aldan via Uchur in Russia. On 26 August 1993 the Let L-410 Turbolet operating the flight crashed on approach to Aldan Airport, killing all 24 people on board. It is the deadliest aviation disaster involving the Let L-410 Turbolet.^[1][2]

Sakha Avia Flight 301

A Let L-410 Turbolet similar to the aircraft involved
Accident
Date	26 August 1993 (1993-08-26)
Summary	Crashed on approach due to overloading of aircraft
Site	Near Aldan Airport, Russia
Aircraft
Aircraft type	Let L-410 Turbolet
Operator	Sakha Avia
IATA flight No.	K7301
ICAO flight No.	SKH301
Call sign	SAKHAAVIA 301
Registration	RA-67656
Flight origin	Kutana Airport
Stopover	Uchur Airport
Destination	Aldan Airport
Occupants	24
Passengers	22
Crew	2
Fatalities	24
Survivors	0

Accident

The aircraft was on final approach to Aldan Airport. The flaps were extended for landing, however, when this happened, the aircraft abruptly pitched up to 40 degrees, stalled and crashed into the ground 896 feet (273 m) from the runway. All 24 people on board were killed.^[1]

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a three-year-old L-410UVP-E (registration RA-67656) which first flew in 1990. The aircraft was powered by two Walter M-601E engines.^[1]

Investigation

The investigation determined that the aircraft was overloaded, moving the center of gravity to the rear.^[1]

See also

• List of accidents and incidents involving the Let L-410 Turbolet