Antonov AN-3 crash, Oct 13, 2024 (1 killed), Olyokminsk
Antonov AN-3 accident on October 13, 2024 near Olyokminsk, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 1 fatality. Cause: Failure of the exhaust gas...
- Date: October 13, 2024
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-3
- Location: Olyokminsk, Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Failure of the exhaust gas temperature regulator caused loss of engine power. The regulator had been repaired without following procedure by untrained staff, and the captain did not check it after engine start.
A Borus An 3 on a charter flight carrying gold mine workers lost engine power during the climb after takeoff from Olyokminsk and crashed in dense forest 600 meters from the runway. One passenger died and four others were injured. Investigators found the engine failed because of a faulty exhaust gas temperature regulator that had been repaired in violation of procedures.