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Aircraft Emergency Landing in Tundra Near Labozhkoe (RA-40943)

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On October 19, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-40943) operated by Naryan-Mar Air Enterprise - Naryan-Marskoe Aviapredpriatie was involved in an aviation accident near Labozhskoe, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Labozhkoe after an engine failure at 130 metres. One passenger was injured, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview During a cruise at an altitude of 130 metres, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The crew decided to make an emergency landing in the tundra near Labozhkoe, which is located 47 km west of Naryan-Mar. However, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. ## Casualties and Damage One passenger was injured in the crash, while all other occupants escaped without harm. The aircraft was subsequently written off due to the extent of the damage. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 2005 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Labozhskoe, Russia?

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Labozhkoe after an engine failure at 130 metres. One passenger was injured, and the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 2005 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 2005 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-40943, operated by Naryan-Mar Air Enterprise - Naryan-Marskoe Aviapredpriatie, at Labozhskoe, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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