No fatalities

Post-takeoff engine failure leads to aircraft crash (CCCP-66092)

Barnaul, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 27, 1988, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-66092) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Barnaul, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by an engine failure compounded by the crew's improper handling of the emergency during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during the initial climb phase, resulting in a crash with no information regarding the status of those on board.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, immediately following departure from the runway, the aircraft experienced a sudden failure of one of its engines. This mechanical malfunction occurred while the plane was still in its initial climb phase.

In response to the loss of power, the crew attempted to manage the emergency; however, the actions taken during this critical period were deemed improper for the situation. These errors in procedure led to a loss of control, ultimately resulting in the aircraft crashing at the scene.

Findings

  • The primary mechanical issue was an engine failure occurring shortly after takeoff.
  • Inappropriate crew response to the engine malfunction contributed to the accident.
  • At this time, the status of the occupants remains unconfirmed, with no known fatalities or injuries reported due to the lack of information regarding the fate of those on board.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by an engine failure compounded by the crew's improper handling of the emergency during takeoff.