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Aircraft Crash in Snow-Covered Forest Near Pokrovsk (CCCP-61657)

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On March 12, 1967, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration CCCP-61657) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Pokrovsk, Russia in flight. 15 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the fire on the right engine was caused by the rupture of a fuel line. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a snow-covered forest 35 km from Pokrovsk after a right engine fire. The crew attempted an emergency landing, striking tree tops. Fifteen occupants were killed, and five passengers were rescued.

Incident Overview and Emergency Response During a cruise at an altitude of 1,800 meters in snow showers, the crew of an aircraft reported to air traffic control that the right engine had caught fire. Approximately one minute later, the crew informed ATC that they were unable to extinguish the fire and elected to divert to Pokrovsk. While descending, the captain attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in flames in a snow-covered forest located 35 km from Pokrovsk. Five passengers were rescued from the wreckage, while 15 other occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation concluded that the fire on the right engine was believed to have been caused by the rupture of a fuel line.

Probable cause

It is believed that the fire on the right engine was caused by the rupture of a fuel line.
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