Engine failure and emergency landing near Kedrovy

No fatalities • Kedrovy, Russia • Flight

A flight traveling from Kedrovy to Tomsk experienced dual engine failure during cruise, resulting in an emergency landing in the taiga.

What happened

During a flight from Kedrovy to Tomsk, an aircraft operating at 12,000 feet encountered severe icing conditions. While cruising, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both engines. The crew attempted to perform restart procedures for both powerplants, but these efforts were unsuccessful.

In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated a descent to a lower altitude to facilitate an emergency landing within the taiga forest. During the landing sequence, the aircraft struck the terrain and flipped, coming to rest in an inverted position. The wreckage was located at approximately 14:30 local time, situated roughly 52 km southeast of Kedrovy.

Findings

All 17 occupants survived the impact, though some individuals sustained injuries, including a broken leg suffered by the captain. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. The primary factor contributing to the incident was the simultaneous failure of both engines while operating in icing conditions.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines while flying through icing conditions led to the emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-07-16 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Kedrovy, Russia?

A flight traveling from Kedrovy to Tomsk experienced dual engine failure during cruise, resulting in an emergency landing in the taiga.

Were there any fatalities in the 2021-07-16 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-07-16 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration RA-28728, operated by SiLA-Avia (Siberian Light Aviation), at Kedrovy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines while flying through icing conditions led to the emergency landing.

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