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Engine Power Loss Leads to Emergency Landing Near Railway Road (CCCP-A2641)

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On July 1, 1955, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-A2641) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tobys, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine suffered a loss of power in flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane en route from Ukhta to Syktyvkar suffered an engine power loss at 300 m altitude. The captain attempted an emergency landing but struck trees. All ten occupants were rescued hours later.

Incident Overview

An airplane departed Ukhta Airport at 1442 local time, bound for Syktyvkar with eight passengers and a crew of two on board. Approximately twelve minutes into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 300 meters, the engine lost power and windmilled down to 400 rpm. The crew was unable to feather the propeller.

Emergency Landing and Crash

The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie. However, the aircraft struck trees and crashed at the edge of a forest, approximately 1,200 meters from a railway road. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Aftermath

All ten occupants were rescued a few hours after the crash. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable Cause

The official findings indicate that the engine suffered a loss of power in flight.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 1955 Antonov AN-2 accident near Tobys, Russia?

An airplane en route from Ukhta to Syktyvkar suffered an engine power loss at 300 m altitude. The captain attempted an emergency landing but struck trees. All ten occupants were rescued hours later.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jul 1955 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 1955 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-A2641, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tobys, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine suffered a loss of power in flight.

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