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Right Engine Failure Prompts Emergency Landing and Post-Crash Fire at Aldan Airport (CCCP-91537)

Aldan, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 4, 1972, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration CCCP-91537) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Aldan, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to the fact that the right engine was totally destroyed by fire, investigations were unable to determine the cause of the failure that occurred during initial climb. 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

Shortly after takeoff, a right engine failure forced an emergency landing. The aircraft struck trees and a barn before catching fire; all occupants evacuated safely. Investigation unable to determine failure cause due to fire damage.

Incident

Shortly after takeoff from Aldan Airport, while in initial climb at a speed of 160 km/h, the right engine failed. The crew elected to make an emergency landing on a small hill located six kilometers from the airport.

Emergency Landing

During the descent, the right wing struck trees and the roof of a barn before the aircraft crashed in flames. All occupants were evacuated safely.

Post-Crash Fire

The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Investigation

The official investigation into the incident determined that, due to the fact that the right engine was totally destroyed by fire, investigations were unable to determine the cause of the failure that occurred during initial climb.

Probable cause

Due to the fact that the right engine was totally destroyed by fire, investigations were unable to determine the cause of the failure that occurred during initial climb.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Aug 1972 Ilyushin II-14 accident near Aldan, Russia?

Shortly after takeoff, a right engine failure forced an emergency landing. The aircraft struck trees and a barn before catching fire; all occupants evacuated safely. Investigation unable to determine failure cause due to fire damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 1972 Ilyushin II-14 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Aug 1972 involved an Ilyushin II-14, registration CCCP-91537, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Aldan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Due to the fact that the right engine was totally destroyed by fire, investigations were unable to determine the cause of the failure that occurred during initial climb.

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