Russian Antonov An-2R Crashes Into Trees During Landing, Pilots Safe

Russian Antonov An-2R Crashes Into Trees During Landing, Pilots Safe

A Russian Antonov An-2R aircraft crashed during landing Friday near Kamyshin in the Volgograd Region, striking trees and sustaining substantial damage while both pilots escaped injury.

Incident Details

The aircraft, registration RA-84629 operated by Regionavia, hit trees during the landing phase according to Aviation Safety Network data. Despite the substantial airframe damage from the tree impact, both pilots aboard remained uninjured.

The incident occurred near Kamyshin, a city in Russia's Volgograd Region along the Volga River.

Aircraft and Operator

The Antonov An-2R is a variant of the Soviet-era biplane known for utility and cargo operations. Regionavia, the operating company, previously maintained operations based in Moscow and Domodedovo International Airport before ceasing scheduled passenger flights in 2010.

Investigation Status

No preliminary safety investigation has been released by the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) or Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia. The cause of the landing accident remains under investigation.

Antonov An-2 operations in the region typically involve regional cargo or utility flights. Further details are expected as official investigation reports become available.