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Exhaust Manifold Failure Leads to Crash After Takeoff from Remote Area (RA-40649)

Tura, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 30, 2018, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-40649) operated by Private Russia was involved in an aviation accident near Tura, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the exhaust manifold tube due to fatigue cracks, which caused a loss of engine power after hot gases went through the carburetor that was open at 30%. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed after takeoff from a remote area 250 km west of Tura. The exhaust manifold tube failed due to fatigue cracks, causing engine power loss. The pilot was slightly injured; all others evacuated safely.

Accident Details

A single-engine aircraft departed a remote area located 250 km west of Tura, carrying five passengers and two pilots who were returning from a fishing camp. Shortly after takeoff, at a height of one meter, the engine began to vibrate and the crew noticed a 'pop' noise. The airplane descended and the crew positioned the flaps to 40°. The aircraft passed over a river then impacted the opposite bank and crashed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Occupants and Injuries

All seven occupants evacuated safely, except the pilot who was slightly injured. The nature of the pilot's injury was not further specified.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was failure of the exhaust manifold tube due to fatigue cracks, which caused a loss of engine power after hot gases went through the carburetor that was open at 30%.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jul 2018 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tura, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed after takeoff from a remote area 250 km west of Tura. The exhaust manifold tube failed due to fatigue cracks, causing engine power loss. The pilot was slightly injured; all others evacuated safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jul 2018 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jul 2018 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-40649, operated by Private Russia, at Tura, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the exhaust manifold tube due to fatigue cracks, which caused a loss of engine power after hot gases went through the carburetor that was open at 30%.

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