Russian Ministry of Interior Ilyushin IL-76TD plane crash

Novaya Inya, Russia 1st December, 2001

Key facts

Airline: Russian Ministry of Interior
Aircraft: Ilyushin IL-76TD
Location: Novaya Inya, Russia
Date: 1st December, 2001
People on board: 18
Fatalities: 18

Updated on 29th August 2026

Accident account

The aircraft's crew reported an in-flight fire at FL290 (29000 ft – 9000 meters), and declared intentions to perform an emergency landing. The aircraft broke up and caught fire during the landing attempt at Novaya Inya, Russia. All 18 passengers and crew members were killed.