No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-09165)

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On May 22, 1979, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09165) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Nizhneudinsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for unknown reasons. 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.

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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 22 May 1979 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 22 May 1979 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 May 1979 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.