Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Khandyga

Date & Time: May 19, 2026
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
MiAn Airlines
Registration:
RA-40440
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Khandyga - Khandyga
MSN:
1G224-17
YOM:
1987
Location:
Khandyga
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Khandyga-Teply Klyuch Airport on a patrol mission with six passengers and two pilots on board. En route, the engine failed and the crew decided to return to Khandyga but was eventually forced to attempt an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a dense wooded area, bursting into flames. All eight occupants were rescued, among them a pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R near Khandyga-Teply Klyuch

Date & Time: Jun 10, 2025 at 1148 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
RegionAvia
Registration:
RA-81532
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Khandyga - Khandyga
MSN:
1G208-36
YOM:
1984
Location:
Khandyga-Teply Klyuch
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Khandyga-Teply Klyuch Airport on a survey operation against forest fire. On board were two pilots and one observer. For unknown reason, the airplane crash landed in a wooded area, collided with trees and came to rest. The wreckage was found in the afternoon, some 20 km northwest of Teply Klyuch Airport. All three occupants were rescued and airlifted.
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