What happened
During a routine supply mission serving an expedition in Antarctica, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure while traveling between Mirny and Vostok stations. The failure involved the loss of power in the right engine. In response to the malfunction, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure.
During the attempt to land, the aircraft struck a glacier situated approximately 560 km from the Mirny Ice Station. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash landing, all four occupants were successfully rescued from the site.
Findings
- The primary event was the failure of the right engine during the flight phase.