One person was killed in a crash landing of Russia's Antonov-3 passenger and cargo aircraft in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in Russia's Far East, the regional branch of the emergency ministry said on Sunday.

Three crew and two passengers were on board, the ministry said on the Telegram messaging app.

A loss of engine thrust caused the incident, Russia's TASS news agency reported, citing transport authorities. 

(With input from agencies)