Engine failure during test flight near Sevryukovo

No fatalities • Sevryukovo, Russia • Flight

An aircraft undergoing restoration crashed in the Belgorod region following an engine failure during a test flight, though both crew members escaped without injury.

What happened

In the Korocha District of the Belgorod region, specifically near Sevryukovo, an aircraft that had been in storage since 2000 was being undergoing restoration efforts starting in August 2013. During a scheduled test flight, the crew, consisting of one pilot and one engineer, experienced a sudden engine failure while in flight.

Following the loss of power, the crew attempted to execute an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck the ground and overturned. The impact caused the plane to land upside down, which subsequently led to a fire that partially destroyed the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash and the resulting flames, both occupants managed to exit the wreckage and were reported to have sustained zero injuries.

Findings

  • The primary issue identified during the flight was the failure of the engine.
  • The aircraft was in a state of restoration at the time of the incident.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine failure during a test flight, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-10-06 Antonov AN-2 accident near Sevryukovo, Russia?

An aircraft undergoing restoration crashed in the Belgorod region following an engine failure during a test flight, though both crew members escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-10-06 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-10-06 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration RA-31505, operated by Sputnik, at Sevryukovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an engine failure during a test flight, leading to an unsuccessful emergency landing.

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