An-2 Forced Landing in Sakha Republic Following Engine Failure

No fatalities • РФ, Республика Саха (Якутия), Томпонский район, 24 км северо-западнее н. п. Теплый Ключ

An An-2 aircraft, registration RA-81532, performed a forced landing on an unprepared site in the Tomponsky District. The incident occurred during a mission to monitor forest fires near Tepliy Klyuch.

On June 10, 2025, an An-2 operated by OOO "Aviakompaniya "MiAn" was conducting a scheduled flight to inspect thermal point 4 K-750 for forest fire monitoring. The flight was part of a contract with the "Yakut Forestry Aviation Protection Base" for aviation services in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

The crew, consisting of a captain, second pilot, flight observer, and aircraft technician, arrived at the Tepliy Klyuch airfield around 10:00 AM. Following pre-flight medical examinations and meteorological updates, the aircraft, registration RA-81532, was prepared for departure. The aircraft was loaded with 700 liters of B-91/115 aviation gasoline and 350 kg of cargo.

Prior to the flight, the aircraft's weight was approximately 4620 kg, with a center of gravity at 25.7% MAC, which was within the permitted limits. The flight plan for airspace classes G and C had been approved by Air Traffic Control.

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a power plant failure, necessitating a forced landing on an unprepared site approximately 24 km northwest of the Tepliy Klyuch settlement. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.

Probable cause

The engine failure was caused by the destruction of the fifth cylinder due to fatigue, which was likely the result of improper oil replacement intervals. Additionally, the engine was being operated with ЦПАМ-Грант АЭРО МС-20 lubricant, which was not authorized in the engine's operational documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-06-10 Ан-2 accident near РФ, Республика Саха (Якутия), Томпонский район, 24 км северо-западнее н. п. Теплый Ключ?

An An-2 aircraft, registration RA-81532, performed a forced landing on an unprepared site in the Tomponsky District. The incident occurred during a mission to monitor forest fires near Tepliy Klyuch.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-06-10 Ан-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-06-10 involved a Ан-2, registration RA-81532, operated by ООО «Авиакомпания «МиАн», at РФ, Республика Саха (Якутия), Томпонский район, 24 км северо-западнее н. п. Теплый Ключ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failure was caused by the destruction of the fifth cylinder due to fatigue, which was likely the result of improper oil replacement intervals. Additionally, the engine was being operated with ЦПАМ-Грант АЭРО МС-20 lubricant, which was not authorized in the engine's operational documentation.

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