Engine failure and crash during flight

No fatalities • Staryy Amanak, Russia • Flight

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 1987-05-15 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 1987-05-15 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-05-15 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.

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