On August 18, 1994, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-40894) operated by TyumenAviaTrans was involved in an aviation accident near Tavda, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions during flight that led to an unsuccessful emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft performing an emergency landing following technical difficulties resulted in a crash-landing in the Tavda region with no fatalities reported.
What happened
While operating in flight, the crew of the aircraft experienced unexpected technical malfunctions. These complications necessitated an immediate attempt to perform an emergency landing to ensure the safety of the flight.
During the descent and landing attempt, the aircraft crash-landed in the vicinity of the Tavda region. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the airframe, there were no casualties recorded during the incident.
Findings
The crew encountered technical problems during the flight phase.
The aircraft was unable to continue its mission and was forced into an emergency procedure.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions during flight that led to an unsuccessful emergency landing.