No fatalities

Engine failure leads to aircraft crash during initial climb (CCCP-70263)

Kirensk, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On June 25, 1994, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70263) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kirensk, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the initial climb, which led to a stall and subsequent crash. 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.

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An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its departure phase, resulting in a stall and subsequent impact that destroyed the airframe.

What happened

While performing the initial climb following takeoff, the aircraft suffered a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure caused the flight to lose sufficient airspeed, leading to an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and caught fire upon impact.

Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire and the destruction of the airframe, all eight occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage. There were no reported fatalities, though some individuals sustained minor injuries during the emergency evacuation.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the climb-out phase. The specific underlying reason for the engine's loss of power remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the initial climb, which led to a stall and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jun 1994 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kirensk, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its departure phase, resulting in a stall and subsequent impact that destroyed the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 1994 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jun 1994 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70263, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kirensk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an engine failure during the initial climb, which led to a stall and subsequent crash.