On June 16, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02528) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Odessa, Ukraine during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine lost power because a bird was ingested into the air intake during takeoff and climb. 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.
An aircraft experienced an engine failure after a bird strike during its initial climb, resulting in a crash with no fatalities.
What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft was performing a climb shortly after departing from the runway. During this ascent phase, the plane encountered a bird that entered the air intake of the engine. This ingestion caused an immediate loss of power in the affected engine.
Following the loss of propulsion, the aircraft was unable to maintain its altitude and began to descend rapidly. The flight ended in a crash at the scene. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The primary factor in the engine's failure was a bird strike occurring during the climb phase.
Probable cause
The engine lost power because a bird was ingested into the air intake during takeoff and climb.
What happened in the 16 Jun 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Odessa, Ukraine?
An aircraft experienced an engine failure after a bird strike during its initial climb, resulting in a crash with no fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jun 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jun 1984 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02528, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Odessa, Ukraine.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The engine lost power because a bird was ingested into the air intake during takeoff and climb.
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