No fatalities

Aircraft crash in Yakutia region (CCCP-07796)

Nyurba, RussiaFlight

On December 2, 1991, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07796) operated by Yakutavia was involved in an aviation accident near Nyurba, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed in the snowy tundra of the Yakutia region, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred within the snowy tundra of the Yakutia region, potentially near the area of Nyurba. The aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain currently unidentified. Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Findings

At this time, the specific cause of the crash has not been determined. The incident took place in a remote, snow-covered environment, and the exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the airframe is still under investigation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Dec 1991 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Nyurba, Russia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the snowy tundra of the Yakutia region, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Dec 1991 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Dec 1991 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07796, operated by Yakutavia, at Nyurba, Russia.