Fatal Crash of Russian An-22 Giant Ends Era for World’s Largest Turboprop

A rare and massive Antonov An-22 Antey military transport aircraft has crashed in the Ivanovo region northeast of Moscow, claiming the lives of all seven crew members onboard. The disaster occurred earlier today during a critical test flight, marking a tragic potential end to the operational life of the Soviet-designed heavy lifter.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the aircraft was conducting a check flight immediately following technical repairs when it went down in an unpopulated area.

Methinks maintenance in Russia is perhaps not quite up to par.

The An-22 Antey (NATO reporting name “Cock”) holds a unique place in aviation history as the world’s largest turboprop-powered aircraft.

The jokes just write themselves these days.

And here is some footage of the crash:

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Fatal Crash of Russian An-22 Giant Ends Era for World’s Largest Turboprop

AviationNews – A rare and massive Antonov An-22 Antey military transport aircraft has crashed in the Ivanovo region northeast of Moscow, claiming the lives of all seven crew members onboard. The d…

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