Antonov AN-2 crash, Apr 15, 2010, Saransk-Lyambir
Antonov AN-2 accident on April 15, 2010 near Saransk-Lyambir, Republic of Mordovia, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure for unknown reasons..
- Date: April 15, 2010
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Saransk-Lyambir, Republic of Mordovia, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure for unknown reasons.
During an agricultural spraying flight, an An-2 (RF-00259) lost its engine. The crew attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft crashed in an open field about 20 km from Saransk-Lyambir Airport. No one was hurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and reports say its airworthiness and registration certificates had expired.