No fatalities

2002-08-13: Antonov AN-2 — Private Russia — Osinovka, Russia

Osinovka, RussiaFlight

On August 13, 2002, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Private Russia was involved in an aviation accident near Osinovka, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions approximately 20 minutes after departure, necessitating an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced engine issues approximately 20 minutes after departing Vagay, resulting in a crash landing near Osinovka.

What happened

Shortly after taking off from Vagay, the flight crew reported mechanical difficulties involving the engines. Approximately 20 minutes into the flight, the aircraft encountered significant engine problems, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency descent.

The flight ended in a crash landing in the vicinity of Osinovka, situated roughly 40 km southeast of the departure point. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, all 15 occupants were successfully pulled from the wreckage. Among the survivors, two individuals sustained injuries during the incident.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was engine problems encountered during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions approximately 20 minutes after departure, necessitating an emergency landing.