Antonov AN-26 crash, May 30, 2017 (1 killed), Balashov
Antonov AN-26 accident on May 30, 2017 near Balashov, Saratov oblast, Russia with 1 fatality.
- Date: May 30, 2017
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Balashov, Saratov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Russian Air Force An 26 on a local training flight at Balashov crashed in a field about 1,100 metres from the airfield after the instructor descended below minimum descent altitude during a simulated engine failure. He then shut down the wrong engine, causing a stall, and the aircraft burned after impact. One pilot under supervision was killed and five crew were injured.