Emergency landing of aircraft near Naryan-Mar

No fatalities • Labozhskoe, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during low-altitude cruise, resulting in an emergency landing in a wooded area near Labozhkoe.

What happened

During a flight at an altitude of approximately 130 meters, the aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure. Following the loss of power, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing within the tundra region located roughly 47 km west of Naryan-Mar. During the descent, the aircraft struck trees before coming to a rest in a forested area.

While the impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, the occupants were largely able to evacuate. The incident resulted in one injury to a passenger, though all other individuals on board escaped the crash without harm.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the crash was the failure of the engine during the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The engine failed while the aircraft was cruising at a low altitude, necessitating an emergency descent into a wooded area.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-10-19 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Labozhskoe, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during low-altitude cruise, resulting in an emergency landing in a wooded area near Labozhkoe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-10-19 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-10-19 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?

The engine failed while the aircraft was cruising at a low altitude, necessitating an emergency descent into a wooded area.

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