No fatalities

Emergency landing near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk following engine failure (CCCP-01147)

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On August 13, 1972, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-01147) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of power due to engine failure. 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.

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An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk after experiencing a loss of power.

What happened

During a flight near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the crew encountered a critical mechanical issue involving the loss of engine power. This malfunction necessitated an immediate emergency descent and forced the pilot to seek an alternative landing site.

The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing within a nearby field. While the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among those on board during the incident.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of power due to engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 1972 Antonov AN-2 accident near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk after experiencing a loss of power.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 1972 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 1972 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-01147, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of power due to engine failure.