No fatalities

Aircraft Overran Runway at Simferopol After In-Flight Engine Failure (CCCP-75578)

Simferopol, UkraineLanding (descent or approach)

On October 16, 1970, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75578) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Simferopol, Ukraine during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. 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 experienced an engine failure in flight and diverted to Simferopol Airport for an emergency landing. The plane overran the runway and was damaged beyond repair, with no casualties reported.

Incident Overview and Emergency Diverting Procedure During flight, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The flight crew was subsequently cleared to divert to Simferopol Airport to conduct an emergency landing. ## Runway Overrun and Damage Assessment Following touchdown at Simferopol Airport, the aircraft overran the runway and eventually came to a stop. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. ## Casualty Report No casualties were reported in connection with the event. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the incident as an engine failure in flight.