No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-28886)

Ust-Ilimsk, RussiaFlight

On August 7, 1986, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-28886) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ust-Ilimsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for reasons that are currently unknown. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during flight after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.

What happened

A flight ended in an accident following the occurrence of an engine failure. The aircraft was unable to maintain its intended flight path after the mechanical issue arose, resulting in a crash at the scene.

At this time, the status of those on board remains unconfirmed, as the fate of the occupants is currently unknown. No specific details regarding the location or the exact timing of the incident were provided in the initial report.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident have identified the primary factor as an engine failure. The underlying reason for this loss of power remains undetermined, as the specific cause for the mechanical malfunction has not yet been established.

Probable cause

The engine failed for reasons that are currently unknown.