On May 22, 1987, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02491) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mārsnēni, Latvia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
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