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Agricultural Aircraft Crashes During Emergency Landing After Engine Failure (CCCP-62663)

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On September 9, 1982, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-62663) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Khorezm, Uzbekistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The day prior to the accident, maintenance should be conducted on the engine. It was determined that the n°1 cylinder valve should be change as well as spark plugs. For unknown reasons, this was not performed according to procedures. 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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While spraying cotton fields near Leningrad, an agricultural aircraft lost engine power and crashed during an emergency landing. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident

On the day of the accident, the crew was conducting a spraying mission over cotton fields on behalf of the Leningrad State Farm (kolkhoz). While flying at a low altitude, the engine lost power, causing the aircraft to lose speed and height. The crew initiated an emergency landing, but the airplane struck the ground and crashed into a drainage ditch. Both occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident revealed that maintenance on the engine had been scheduled for the day prior to the incident. Specifically, the No. 1 cylinder valve and spark plugs were due for replacement. However, for reasons that could not be determined, this maintenance was not performed according to established procedures.

Probable cause

The day prior to the accident, maintenance should be conducted on the engine. It was determined that the n°1 cylinder valve should be change as well as spark plugs. For unknown reasons, this was not performed according to procedures.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sept 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Khorezm, Uzbekistan?

While spraying cotton fields near Leningrad, an agricultural aircraft lost engine power and crashed during an emergency landing. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sept 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sept 1982 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-62663, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Khorezm, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The day prior to the accident, maintenance should be conducted on the engine. It was determined that the n°1 cylinder valve should be change as well as spark plugs. For unknown reasons, this was not performed according to procedures.

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