No fatalities

2006-12-26: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (RA-33565) — Aramil-Uktus — Shaburovo, Russia

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On December 26, 2006, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-33565) operated by Aramil-Uktus was involved in an aviation accident near Shaburovo, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for unknown reasons while the aircraft was being operated above its maximum allowable takeoff weight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft flying from Puksinka to Vagel experienced engine power loss at low altitude, resulting in a collision with trees during an emergency landing attempt.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Puksinka toward Vagel, an aircraft operating at an altitude of approximately 300 meters experienced a sudden loss of engine power. In response to the mechanical failure, the crew initiated a descent to lower their altitude and attempted to perform an emergency landing.

During this maneuver, the aircraft struck several trees and crashed within a forested region situated near Shaburovo. The impact left the wreckage suspended in the treetops, roughly 2 meters above the forest floor. While there were no fatalities, the 13 occupants (consisting of 3 crew members and 10 passengers) sustained various injuries, which occurred primarily while exiting the aircraft by jumping from the wreckage. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the engine suffered from power loss due to unidentified mechanical issues. Additionally, it was determined that at the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating in excess of its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).

Probable cause

The engine failed for unknown reasons while the aircraft was being operated above its maximum allowable takeoff weight.