No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash following engine failure (CCCP-35326)

Molchanovo, RussiaFlight

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Probable cause

The engine failed due to unknown reasons.