No fatalities

Investigation into Aircraft Accident involving Engine Failure (CCCP-41383)

Perm, RussiaFlight

On March 16, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-41383) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Perm, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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 reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An investigation has been conducted into the circumstances surrounding a flight that experienced an engine failure and subsequent accident.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred during the flight phase following a mechanical malfunction. The aircraft, which was operating under standard procedures at the time, experienced a critical loss of power due to an engine failure. This sequence of events led to the eventual crash of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The primary contributing factor was identified as an engine failure for reasons that remain undetermined.
  • There were no survivors reported from the incident; the total fatal count is recorded as such, with no injuries reported among non-fatalities.
  • The mechanical failure of the engine was the single most important causal fact in the loss of flight stability.