No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-07608)

Kirensk, RussiaFlight

On October 25, 1978, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07608) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kirensk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed due to an engine failure of undetermined origin. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 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 after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines, resulting in an undetermined number of fatalities.

What happened

A flight ended in a crash following the occurrence of an engine failure during the mission. The sequence of events led to the loss of the aircraft, though specific details regarding the flight phase or the exact location of the impact were not provided in the initial report.

At this time, the status of those on board remains unconfirmed, as the total number of fatalities or injuries has not been officially determined. There is currently no information available regarding the aircraft registration or the specific operator involved in this incident.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident have identified that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure. The underlying reason for why the engine ceased to function properly has not yet been established by investigators.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed due to an engine failure of undetermined origin.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Oct 1978 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kirensk, Russia?

An aircraft crashed after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines, resulting in an undetermined number of fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Oct 1978 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Oct 1978 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07608, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kirensk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed due to an engine failure of undetermined origin.