No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Novoangarsk Due to Engine Failure (CCCP-15933)

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On January 26, 1980, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-15933) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Novoangarsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight caused by a poor quality fuel. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area 8 km north of Novoangarsk after an engine failure during a flight from Yeniseysk to Motygino. All occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details On a flight from Yeniseysk to Motygino, an aircraft experienced an engine failure while cruising at an altitude of 900 meters in the region of the Pogromnaya River. The incident occurred in a wooded area located 8 km north of Novoangarsk, where the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The exact date, aircraft type, registration, and operator are not specified in the source material. The crash resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, though all occupants were successfully rescued. The event highlights the critical importance of fuel quality and engine reliability in aviation safety, particularly in remote or wooded areas where emergency landings can be challenging. The investigation focused on the engine failure as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors mentioned in the official findings.

Probable cause

Engine failure in flight caused by a poor quality fuel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jan 1980 Antonov AN-2 accident near Novoangarsk, Russia?

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area 8 km north of Novoangarsk after an engine failure during a flight from Yeniseysk to Motygino. All occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jan 1980 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jan 1980 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-15933, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Novoangarsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure in flight caused by a poor quality fuel.