No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-28837)

Kingisepp, RussiaFlight

On September 10, 1979, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-28837) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kingisepp, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the failure of an engine during 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during flight following the loss of power in one of its engines. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an unidentified aircraft when the vehicle experienced a mechanical malfunction. During the course of the flight, the aircraft suffered an engine failure, which led to the subsequent crash.

At this time, there is no official information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact. The current status and fate of the individuals on board remain unknown to investigators.

Findings

Preliminary investigations into the incident have focused on the mechanical state of the propulsion system. The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was an engine failure that occurred while the aircraft was operational.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure of an engine during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Sept 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kingisepp, Russia?

An aircraft crashed during flight following the loss of power in one of its engines. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Sept 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Sept 1979 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-28837, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kingisepp, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the failure of an engine during flight.