No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-35124)

Mykolaiv, UkraineFlight

On June 16, 1980, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-35124) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mykolaiv, Ukraine in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for reasons that have not yet been identified. 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.

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An aircraft was involved in a crash following the loss of power from one of its engines, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

A flight involving an unidentified aircraft ended in a crash after the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during its operation. The incident was triggered by an engine failure, which prevented the continued safe operation of the plane.

Despite the impact and the loss of propulsion, there were no casualties reported among those on board. All occupants survived the event without fatal injuries.

Findings

The investigation into the crash focused on the sudden loss of power. The primary factor identified in the accident was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction remains undetermined at this time.

Probable cause

The engine failed for reasons that have not yet been identified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jun 1980 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Mykolaiv, Ukraine?

An aircraft was involved in a crash following the loss of power from one of its engines, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1980 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jun 1980 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-35124, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed for reasons that have not yet been identified.