Antonov An-22 crash near Ivanovo-Severny Air Base

8 fatalities • Ivankovo, Russia • Flight

An Antonov An-22 aircraft crashed into the Uvod'skoye Reservoir during a post-maintenance test flight, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

On the day of the accident, an Antonov An-22 aircraft, known as 'Vasiliy Semenenko', departed from Ivanovo-Severny Air Base. The flight was being conducted as a test flight following recent maintenance work. The aircraft was carrying a total of eight people, consisting of five crew members and three engineers.

Shortly after taking off from runway 28, the aircraft became uncontrollable. During the flight, the plane experienced an in-flight breakup. The wreckage subsequently crashed into the Uvod'skoye Reservoir, located approximately 15 km northwest of the Ivanovo-Severny Air Base, near the village of Ivankovo. The accident resulted in eight fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

The aircraft experienced a structural failure during flight.
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following a maintenance test flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered an in-flight breakup shortly after takeoff during a post-maintenance test flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-12-09 Antonov AN-22 accident near Ivankovo, Russia?

An Antonov An-22 aircraft crashed into the Uvod'skoye Reservoir during a post-maintenance test flight, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-12-09 Antonov AN-22 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-12-09 involved a Antonov AN-22, registration RF-08832, operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, at Ivankovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?