Emergency landing following in-flight engine failure

No fatalities • Kursk, Russia • Flight

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden and complete failure of its engine. This mechanical malfunction occurred while the plane was still airborne, leaving the crew with no choice but to initiate emergency procedures to manage the loss of propulsion.

In an attempt to reach the ground safely despite the lack of power, the crew executed an emergency landing. The descent concluded in a crash landing at the site of the incident. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss and beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the accident was the engine failure that occurred during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The engine ceased functioning properly while the aircraft was in flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-05-11 Antonov AN-2 accident near Kursk, Russia?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-05-11 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-05-11 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-05915, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kursk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine ceased functioning properly while the aircraft was in flight.

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