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An-2 crashes during a training flight in Armenia

The Soviet An-2 crashed 20 kilometers north of Yerevan.

Jul 19, 2024 13:30 259

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A military plane crashed in Armenia. The two crew members died in the accident, the Associated Press reports, as quoted by News.bg.

The Soviet An-2 plane crashed 20 kilometers north of Armenia's largest city and capital, Yerevan.

The aircraft was on a training flight. The cause of the crash is being clarified.

The Antonov An-2 is a Soviet-designed single-engine biplane that can carry up to 12 passengers. It has been widely used since it went into production in 1947.

Thousands of An-2 aircraft were built in the Soviet Union and other countries, with many still in service around the world.