No fatalities

Emergency landing following engine failure (CCCP-02588)

Ust-Kut, RussiaFlight

On April 3, 1981, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02588) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ust-Kut, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine ceased functioning due to the depletion of fuel during flight. 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 forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after experiencing an engine failure during flight.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. This mechanical failure necessitated an immediate attempt by the crew to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently impacted a field, resulting in a crash landing.

While the impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering it a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft remained on the ground in the field following the incident.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary reason for the engine failure was fuel exhaustion, which left the engines without sufficient propellant to maintain continuous operation.

Probable cause

The engine ceased functioning due to the depletion of fuel during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Apr 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Ust-Kut, Russia?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after experiencing an engine failure during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Apr 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Apr 1981 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02588, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ust-Kut, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine ceased functioning due to the depletion of fuel during flight.