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September 12, 2012
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 crashes on approach to Palana Airport, killing 10 and injuring four.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 (2012)
On 12 September 2012 at about 12:20 local time, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251, operated by an Antonov An-28, crashed while attempting to land at Palana Airport in Russia. Both pilots were killed, together with 8 of the 12 passengers. All 4 survivors were in serious condition. The aircraft descended below minima on approach in instrument meteorological conditions and impacted a forested slope. Alcohol was found in the blood of both flight crew.
Palana Airport
Palana Airport is an airport in Kamchatka Krai, Russia located 4 km west of Palana. It services small transports.
September 12
September 12 is the 255th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 110 days remain until the end of the year.