On September 1, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-35326) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Molchanovo, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed due to unknown reasons. 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.
An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft that experienced an engine failure during flight. Following the mechanical malfunction, the aircraft crashed at an undisclosed location. The specific details regarding the flight's origin or destination remain unconfirmed.
There were no reported fatalities or injuries resulting from this incident. The event concluded without any loss of life among those on board.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash have determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring for reasons that are currently not understood.
What happened in the 1 Sept 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Molchanovo, Russia?
An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances after experiencing a loss of power in one of its engines.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Sept 1989 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-35326, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Molchanovo, Russia.
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