Engine failure and emergency landing of aircraft in open field

No fatalities • Suduntuy, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced a total engine power loss during low-altitude flight, resulting in an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported.

What happened

During a period of flight at a low altitude, the aircraft's engine suffered a sudden loss of power and subsequently failed. In response to the mechanical failure, the crew initiated an emergency descent procedure to reach the ground safely. The aircraft ultimately impacted an open field during the attempt to land.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries among the two pilots on board. While the occupants escaped without harm, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss and beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the engine failure was related to contaminated or poor quality fuel being used in the engine.

Probable cause

The engine failed due to the use of substandard fuel quality.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-06-27 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Suduntuy, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a total engine power loss during low-altitude flight, resulting in an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-06-27 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-06-27 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-84724, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Suduntuy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed due to the use of substandard fuel quality.

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