On April 6, 1973, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-05820) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Vilnius, Lithuania in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an emergency landing. 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 engine failure during flight, necessitating an emergency landing near Vilnius that resulted in significant damage.
What happened
While operating en route, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure forced the crew to execute an emergency landing procedure in the vicinity of Vilnius.
During the descent and subsequent landing attempt, the aircraft sustained structural damage. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss, as the damage sustained was beyond the possibility of repair.
Findings
The primary factor in the incident was an engine failure occurring during the en route phase of flight.
Probable cause
The engine failed while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an emergency landing.
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