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Emergency Landing After Engine Control Lever Disconnection at Yunkyur Airstrip (CCCP-01789)

Yunkyur, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 1, 1985, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-01789) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yunkyur, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine control lever disconnected on final approach due to faulty maintenance. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During final approach to Yunkyur (Sartan) Airstrip, the engine control lever disconnected due to faulty maintenance. The crew executed an emergency landing in the tundra, resulting in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. All 14 occupants evacuated; three passengers suffered minor injuries.

Accident Details

On final approach to Yunkyur (Sartan) Airstrip, the aircraft experienced a disconnection of the engine control lever. This failure was attributed to faulty maintenance. The crew attempted an emergency landing in the tundra, and the aircraft crash-landed a few kilometers from the airfield.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All 14 occupants were evacuated from the wreckage. Among the passengers, three sustained minor injuries.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was that the engine control lever disconnected on final approach due to faulty maintenance.

Maintenance error

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yunkyur, Russia?

During final approach to Yunkyur (Sartan) Airstrip, the engine control lever disconnected due to faulty maintenance. The crew executed an emergency landing in the tundra, resulting in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. All 14 occupants evacuated; three passengers suffered minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 1985 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01789, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yunkyur, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine control lever disconnected on final approach due to faulty maintenance.

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