No fatalities

Emergency landing following mid-air engine failure (635)

Chynów, PolandFlight

On August 22, 1967, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration 635) operated by Polish Navy - Lotnictwa Marynarki Wojenna was involved in an aviation accident near Chynów, Poland in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the crew encountered a critical mechanical issue when one of the engines ceased functioning. This sudden loss of power necessitated an immediate emergency descent and an attempt to find a suitable landing site.

While attempting to manage the situation, the aircraft impacted a field. The impact during the crash landing caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering the plane a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities and no injuries were reported among those on board.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure in flight.

Probable cause

The engine failed while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an emergency landing.