No fatalities

Engine failure and crash during flight (CCCP-31491)

Staryy Amanak, RussiaFlight

On May 15, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-31491) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Staryy Amanak, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to adequately monitor the aircraft's fuel usage, leading to total fuel depletion during flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in an emergency landing attempt and a subsequent crash in a pasture.

What happened

While operating in flight, the aircraft suffered a loss of power following the depletion of its fuel supply. As the engines ceased functioning because of fuel exhaustion, the crew initiated procedures for an emergency descent to reach the ground safely.

During this attempt to land the aircraft, the plane struck a pasture. The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route to its destination. No specific details regarding injuries or fatalities were provided in the initial report, though the impact occurred during the landing phase of the flight.

Findings

Investigations into the event concluded that the primary reason for the engine failure was the lack of available fuel. The official findings indicate that the crew did not properly monitor or manage the aircraft's fuel consumption levels throughout the duration of the flight.

Probable cause

The crew failed to adequately monitor the aircraft's fuel usage, leading to total fuel depletion during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 May 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Staryy Amanak, Russia?

An aircraft experienced engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in an emergency landing attempt and a subsequent crash in a pasture.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 May 1987 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 May 1987 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-31491, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Staryy Amanak, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to adequately monitor the aircraft's fuel usage, leading to total fuel depletion during flight.