Engine failure and powerline collision near Kurkachi Airport

No fatalities • Kurkachi, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its approach to Kurkachi Airport, resulting in a collision with a high-voltage powerline mast.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Kurkachi Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power. In an effort to manage the emergency, the crew initiated an unplanned landing procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck the mast of a high-voltage powerline. The impact caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with a mechanical failure involving the engine.
  • The collision with the electrical infrastructure occurred while the crew was attempting to execute an emergency landing.
  • The accident resulted in 13 injuries among the occupants on board.

Probable cause

The engine failure during the approach led to a collision with a powerline mast during an emergency landing attempt.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-01-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Kurkachi, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its approach to Kurkachi Airport, resulting in a collision with a high-voltage powerline mast.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-01-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-01-16 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-05703, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Kurkachi, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failure during the approach led to a collision with a powerline mast during an emergency landing attempt.

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