No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine malfunction (CCCP-92851)

Chersky, RussiaFlight

On September 25, 1979, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-92851) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chersky, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin. 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 during flight following the failure of one of its engines. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.

What happened

A flight ended in a crash following an unexpected mechanical issue involving the propulsion system. During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure, which led to the subsequent accident.

At this time, the condition and fate of those on board the aircraft are unknown. There is currently no information regarding the specific location of the impact or the identity of the operator involved in the event.

Findings

Official investigations into the incident have identified that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure. The underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction has not yet been determined by investigators.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.