An-3 aircraft crashes in Yakutia killing 1 passenger

One person died in the emergency landing of Borus Airline’s An-3 plane in Yakutia, the regional headquarters of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reports.

“The accident occurred due to the failure of the plane’s engine. There were five people on board the plane, including three crew members and two passengers. Unfortunately, one of the passengers died. The accident took place 1.5 kilometers away from Olyokminsk,” the ministry said.