Aircraft crash following engine failure

No fatalities • Mārsnēni, Latvia • Flight

An aircraft crashed during flight after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an unidentified aircraft when the plane experienced a sudden engine failure while in flight. Following the mechanical malfunction, the aircraft was unable to maintain its flight path and subsequently crashed. At this time, the specific location of the impact and the exact flight phase at the moment of the failure have not been detailed.

Regarding the individuals on board, the current status of the crew remains unconfirmed. There is no official information available regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact, as the fate of the crew members is currently listed as unknown.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-05-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Mārsnēni, Latvia?

An aircraft crashed during flight after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-05-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-05-22 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02491, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Mārsnēni, Latvia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.

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