Twin-engine cargo aircraft crash near Olenyok

No fatalities • Olenyok, Russia • Flight

A cargo flight transporting food from Yakutsk to Olenyok resulted in a crash-landing in a forested area following a dual engine failure.

What happened

A cargo operation departing from Yakutsk Airport experienced a critical mechanical failure while en route to Olenyok. The twin-engine airplane, which was transporting 6.3 tons of food supplies, suffered a double engine failure during the flight. In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated a descent to a lower altitude in an attempt to perform an emergency landing.

The aircraft eventually impacted a wooded region situated approximately 70 km from the destination of Olenyok. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, the crew managed to exit the cabin. Of the seven crew members on board, three individuals sustained minor injuries during the incident.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-06-22 Antonov AN-30 accident near Olenyok, Russia?

A cargo flight transporting food from Yakutsk to Olenyok resulted in a crash-landing in a forested area following a dual engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-06-22 Antonov AN-30 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-06-22 involved a Antonov AN-30, registration RA-30001, operated by NPP Mir, at Olenyok, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight.

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