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April 2, 2026

Thirty casualties of plane crash over Crimea: what is known about missing An-26 aircraft

The An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff

Thirty casualties of plane crash over Crimea: what is known about missing An-26 aircraft

TL;DR

  • An An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea.
  • There were no survivors among the 7 crew members and 23 passengers on board.
  • Contact with the aircraft was lost on March 31 around 6:00 p.m. Moscow time.
  • A technical malfunction is the preliminary cause of the crash.
  • A criminal case has been opened for violation of flight rules.

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