No fatalities

Emergency landing following engine failure (CCCP-02190)

Talas, KyrgyzstanFlight

On July 2, 1978, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-02190) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Talas, Kyrgyzstan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after experiencing a mechanical malfunction during flight.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a significant mechanical issue when the engine began to malfunction. This malfunction progressed into a total engine failure while the aircraft was en route to its destination.

In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated emergency procedures, which included reducing the aircraft's altitude. The crew then attempted to execute an emergency landing within a nearby field.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no injuries reported among those on board during the incident.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure in flight.

Probable cause

The engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1978 Antonov AN-2 accident near Talas, Kyrgyzstan?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after experiencing a mechanical malfunction during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 1978 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1978 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-02190, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Talas, Kyrgyzstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been determined.