Emergency landing following engine failure during agricultural mission

No fatalities • Namangan, Uzbekistan • Flight

An aircraft performing spraying operations was forced to make an emergency landing in a field after experiencing an engine malfunction.

What happened

During the course of an agricultural spraying operation, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine failure. The pilot managed to navigate the disabled aircraft away from populated areas and performed an emergency touchdown in an open field.

Despite the impact associated with the landing, both occupants of the aircraft were able to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported during the incident were a result of the successful emergency maneuver. However, the aircraft sustained significant damage during the event and was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was an engine failure occurring while the crew was completing their mission.

Probable cause

The engine failed for reasons that remain undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-09-09 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Namangan, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft performing spraying operations was forced to make an emergency landing in a field after experiencing an engine malfunction.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-09-09 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-09-09 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07601, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Namangan, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed for reasons that remain undetermined.

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