Emergency landing following engine failure

No fatalities • Chumikan, Russia • Flight

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during the en route phase of flight.

What happened

During the en route phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden and complete engine failure. In response to the loss of propulsion, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing to prevent further uncontrolled descent.

While the aircraft was successfully brought down, the impact resulted in significant structural damage. The aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the landing, there were no casualties reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was in flight.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the en route phase of flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-08-02 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Chumikan, Russia?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during the en route phase of flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-08-02 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-08-02 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-33242, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chumikan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during the en route phase of flight.

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