Aircraft accident at Saransk-Lyambir Airport

No fatalities • Saransk-Lyambir, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after an unusual landing during a skydiving operation at Saransk-Lyambir Airport.

What happened

During a scheduled skydiving mission at Saransk-Lyambir Airport, a single-engine aircraft was performing local jumps. The flight proceeded normally through the jump phase, with all passengers exiting the plane as intended. Following the completion of the jumps, the crew began the return leg to the airfield.

Upon approaching the airport, the aircraft experienced a high-impact landing. The force of the contact caused the plane to bounce off the runway surface before eventually settling in an inverted position. While the impact was severe enough to result in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew members, both of whom managed to exit the wreckage safely.

Findings

Details regarding the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the hard landing remain unconfirmed, though the aircraft's final position on the ground was upside down.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the hard landing and subsequent inversion is currently undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-05-13 Antonov AN-2 accident near Saransk-Lyambir, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after an unusual landing during a skydiving operation at Saransk-Lyambir Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-05-13 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-05-13 involved a Antonov AN-2, operated by ROSTO, at Saransk-Lyambir, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the hard landing and subsequent inversion is currently undetermined.

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