Engine failure during training mission near Novobyelaya

No fatalities • Luhansk, Ukraine • Flight

A training flight in the Luhansk region resulted in an emergency landing after both engines lost power mid-flight.

What happened

During a scheduled training operation in the vicinity of Luhansk, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines while airborne. Following the engine flameout, the crew managed to perform an emergency descent and landed the plane in an open field situated close to the village of Novobyelaya.

Although the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported during the event. All five crew members successfully exited the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary cause of the emergency landing was a dual engine flameout occurring during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the training mission led to the loss of thrust and subsequent emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-03-05 Antonov AN-26 accident near Luhansk, Ukraine?

A training flight in the Luhansk region resulted in an emergency landing after both engines lost power mid-flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-03-05 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-03-05 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration 29 yellow, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Luhansk, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the training mission led to the loss of thrust and subsequent emergency landing.

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