On March 7, 1973, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-70816) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Smolensk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the engine during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, resulting in a crash landing in a field near Smolensk with no fatalities.
What happened
During the course of its flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. In response to the mechanical failure, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing to reach a safe area.
While executing this maneuver, the aircraft struck the ground in a field located in the vicinity of Smolensk. Although the impact resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no casualties reported among the occupants during the incident.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure while en route.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the engine during flight.
What happened in the 7 Mar 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Smolensk, Russia?
An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, resulting in a crash landing in a field near Smolensk with no fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Mar 1973 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Mar 1973 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-70816, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Smolensk, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the engine during flight.
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