No fatalities

Aircraft crash in Surxondaryo Region (CCCP-23671)

Uzbekistan, UzbekistanFlight

On October 4, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-23671) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the Surxondaryo Region following an engine malfunction, with the status of those on board currently unconfirmed.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred within the Surxondaryo Region when an aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during flight. The incident was triggered by an unexpected failure of one of the engines. Following this loss of power, the aircraft went down in the region.

At this time, information regarding the condition of the occupants remains unavailable, as the fate of those on board has not been determined. No specific details regarding the aircraft type or registration were provided in the initial reports.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash have identified that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure. The underlying reasons for why the engine ceased functioning during the flight remain undetermined by investigators.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin.