Aircraft crash following engine failure

No fatalities • Nizhneudinsk, Russia • Flight

An aircraft was involved in a crash following the loss of an engine, though all occupants survived the incident.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred involving an aircraft that experienced a mechanical malfunction during flight. The event was triggered by an unexpected engine failure, which led to the subsequent crash of the aircraft.

Despite the impact and the nature of the engine loss, there were no fatalities reported in connection with this accident. All individuals on board survived the event without any injuries recorded.

Findings

Official investigations into the incident focused on the mechanical state of the propulsion system at the time of the failure. The primary factor identified was an engine failure occurring for reasons that remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The engine failed for unknown reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-05-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Nizhneudinsk, Russia?

An aircraft was involved in a crash following the loss of an engine, though all occupants survived the incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-05-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-05-22 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09165, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Nizhneudinsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed for unknown reasons.

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