No fatalities

1991-12-08: Antonov AN-2 (CCCP-33137) — Yakutavia — Russia, Russia

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On December 8, 1991, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-33137) operated by Yakutavia was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The underlying reason for the forced landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft performed an emergency landing in rugged terrain within the Yakutia region, resulting in no injuries or fatalities.

What happened

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing while operating in the Yakutia region. During the flight, the crew encountered circumstances that necessitated an immediate descent into the surrounding area. The aircraft ultimately came to rest in a section of rough, difficult terrain.

Despite the challenging nature of the landing site, the crew managed to bring the aircraft to a halt without further incident. There were no fatalities and no injuries reported among the occupants following the event.

Findings

The specific reasons necessitating the forced landing remain undetermined at this time. The exact cause for the crew's decision to abandon the planned flight path and seek an immediate landing in the rugged landscape has not been established.

Probable cause

The underlying reason for the forced landing remains unknown.