Emergency landing following in-flight engine failure

No fatalities • Maykop, Russia • Flight

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. This mechanical failure necessitated an immediate attempt by the pilot to execute an emergency descent and landing.

Upon attempting to reach the ground, the aircraft impacted the terrain, resulting in a crash landing. The impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering the vehicle a total loss as it was damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary reason for the engine failure was fuel exhaustion. Specifically, the fuel tank supplying the engine had been depleted, leaving no usable propellant to maintain engine operation.

Probable cause

The engine ceased functioning because the connected fuel tank had run empty.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-11-28 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Maykop, Russia?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-11-28 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-11-28 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70076, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Maykop, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine ceased functioning because the connected fuel tank had run empty.

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