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Borus An-2 Crash in Krasnoyarsk Krai Kills Two Pilots, Triggers Investigations

Authorities launched a criminal case with a formal MAK probe to determine the cause.

Overview

  • The An-2 biplane operated by Borus, identified as RA-70350, went down after completing aerial work.
  • Regional EMERCOM reported the crash at about 17:04 local time roughly 40 kilometers from Tanzybey in the Ermakovsky district.
  • The Interstate Aviation Committee confirmed both pilots died and the aircraft was destroyed, and it formed a commission that has begun work.
  • Rosaviatsia classified the event as a catastrophe, with the Krasnoyarsk regional office joining the MAK-led investigation.
  • The Investigative Committee’s transport unit opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 263, while rescuers and medical teams were deployed to the site.