Engine flameout following steep turn during low fuel state

No fatalities • Birobidzhan, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine flameout after air entered the fuel system during a maneuver while operating with critically low fuel levels.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft was operating under conditions of extremely low fuel reserves. While performing a steep turn, air was drawn into the fuel system, which led to an engine flameout. Following the loss of engine power, the aircraft performed a crash landing in a field, where it eventually came to a stop.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the incident was the ingestion of air into the fuel system.
  • This event was triggered by the execution of a steep turn while the aircraft was operating with insufficient fuel.
  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this landing.

Probable cause

Air entering the fuel system during a steep turn caused an engine flameout due to low fuel levels.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-05-18 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Birobidzhan, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine flameout after air entered the fuel system during a maneuver while operating with critically low fuel levels.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-05-18 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-05-18 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70426, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Birobidzhan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Air entering the fuel system during a steep turn caused an engine flameout due to low fuel levels.

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