Engine failure and crash landing near Tula

No fatalities • Tula, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine flameout during flight due to a fuel system handling error, resulting in a crash landing in a field.

What happened

During the flight, the pilot encountered a critical issue involving the management of the aircraft's fuel system. This operational error led to an unexpected engine flameout while the aircraft was en route to its destination.

Following the loss of engine power, the aircraft descended into a field located in the vicinity of Tula. The impact during the crash landing resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the accident and the destruction of the airframe, there were no casualties reported among those on board.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the engine failure was a mistake made by the pilot regarding the handling of the fuel system.

Probable cause

The engine flameout was caused by the pilot incorrectly managing the aircraft's fuel system.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-04-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tula, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine flameout during flight due to a fuel system handling error, resulting in a crash landing in a field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-04-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-04-22 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01626, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tula, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine flameout was caused by the pilot incorrectly managing the aircraft's fuel system.

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