Aircraft crash in Surxondaryo Region

No fatalities • Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-10-04 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-10-04 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-10-04 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-23671, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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