Engine failure during crop spraying mission near Saransk-Lyambir Airport

No fatalities • Saransk-Lyambir, Russia • Flight

An aircraft performing agricultural spraying operations crashed in an open field near Saransk-Lyambir Airport following an engine failure.

What happened

During an agricultural mission involving crop spraying, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. In response to the engine failure, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. During this attempt, the aircraft impacted an open field situated approximately 20 km from Saransk-Lyambir Airport.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew.

Findings

Investigations into the incident revealed that the aircraft's documentation was not current. Specifically, both the Certificate of Registration and the Certificate of Airworthiness were found to be expired at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The engine failed during a crop spraying operation, leading to an emergency landing attempt in a field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-04-15 Antonov AN-2 accident near Saransk-Lyambir, Russia?

An aircraft performing agricultural spraying operations crashed in an open field near Saransk-Lyambir Airport following an engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-04-15 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-04-15 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration RF-00259, operated by A. G. Yakunchev, at Saransk-Lyambir, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during a crop spraying operation, leading to an emergency landing attempt in a field.

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