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Bird Strike Leads to Emergency Landing and Total Loss of Aircraft (CCCP-56370)

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On October 30, 1986, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-56370) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Hurhe, Mongolia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power following bird strike. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a bird strike during flight, causing engine failure. The crew attempted an emergency landing, resulting in a crash landing and total loss of the aircraft with no casualties.

Incident Overview During its en route phase, the aircraft encountered a bird that became lodged in the engine air intake. This event led to a complete loss of engine power, prompting the flight crew to initiate an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed and sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the incident. ## Official Findings The investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as the loss of engine power following the bird strike. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Oct 1986 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Hurhe, Mongolia?

An aircraft suffered a bird strike during flight, causing engine failure. The crew attempted an emergency landing, resulting in a crash landing and total loss of the aircraft with no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Oct 1986 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Oct 1986 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-56370, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Hurhe, Mongolia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of engine power following bird strike.

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