Date:	Saturday 25 December 1993
Time:	12:29
Type:	Tupolev Tu-154B-2
Owner/operator:	Vnukovo Airlines
Registration:	RA-85296
MSN:	78A296
Year of manufacture:	1978
Engine model:	Kuznetsov NK-8-2U
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 172
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Grozny Airport (GRV) -   Russia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:	Moskva-Vnukovo Airport (VKO/UUWW)
Destination airport:	Grozny Airport (GRV/URMG)
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The nosegear collapsed on landing in minimum weather conditions.

ICAO Adrep Summary 1/94 (#118)
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