No fatalities

Belly Landing in a Pasture After Simultaneous Engine Failure (CCCP-67334)

Saratov, RussiaFlight

On October 18, 1987, a Let L-410 (registration CCCP-67334) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Saratov, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure in flight for unknown reasons. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines while en route. The crew reduced altitude and executed a belly landing in a pasture near Saratov. The aircraft was destroyed, but there were no casualties.

Incident Overview and Outcome During an en route flight, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both engines. The flight crew responded by reducing the aircraft's altitude and successfully completed a belly landing in a pasture located in the region of Saratov. The impact of the landing resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the total loss of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported in the incident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure in flight. The specific reasons for the simultaneous engine failure were not identified and remain unknown according to the official findings.