No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Samarkand following engine failure (CCCP-44615)

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On July 19, 1974, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-44615) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Samarkand, Uzbekistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed during flight, leading to the crash. 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 crashed in the vicinity of Samarkand after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.

What happened

During a flight near Samarkand, an aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction involving the propulsion system. The incident occurred when the aircraft suffered an engine failure while in flight. Following the loss of power, the aircraft went down in the area surrounding the city.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities and no injuries reported among those on board. The crew managed to avoid any loss of life during the emergency descent.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure.

Probable cause

The engine failed during flight, leading to the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jul 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Samarkand after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jul 1974 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jul 1974 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-44615, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during flight, leading to the crash.