2025 Ivanovo Antonov An-22 crash

2025 Ivanovo Antonov An-22 crash
The aircraft involved in the accident, seen in 2010
Accident
DateDecember 9, 2025 (2025-12-09)
SummaryIn-flight breakup, under investigation
Site
Aircraft
Aircraft typeAntonov An-22A
OperatorRussian Air Force
RegistrationRF-08832
Flight originIvanovo Severny Air Base
DestinationIvanovo Severny Air Base
Occupants7
Passengers2
Crew5
Fatalities7
Survivors0

On 9 December 2025, the last operational Antonov An-22 aircraft, operated by the Russian Air Force, crashed shortly after takeoff due to an in-flight breakup, killing all five crew members and two passengers. The aircraft was conducting a test flight prior to returning to service following heavy maintenance when the aircraft broke up midair and crashed into a lake (Uvod'skoye Vodokhranilishche) near Ivanovo, Russia at approximately 11:00 MSK.