No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-01768)

Tevriz, RussiaFlight

On July 30, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-01768) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tevriz, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was involved in a crash following the loss of an engine, resulting in no fatalities or injuries.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue involving the propulsion system. Specifically, the aircraft suffered an engine failure while in flight. Following this loss of power, the aircraft crashed at the scene.

Despite the impact of the crash, there were no reported fatalities or injuries among those on board. The incident resulted in zero casualties.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident have focused on the mechanical failure of the engine. The primary factor identified in the event was an engine failure occurring for reasons that remain undetermined by investigators.

Probable cause

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