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Engine Failure During Medical Flight Results in Emergency Landing and Passenger Death (RA-02823)

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On July 8, 1998, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-02823) operated by ROSTO was involved in an aviation accident near Yakutsk-Magan, Russia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure following the failure of the first cylinder and piston due to fatigue. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying doctors on a special flight experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, leading to an emergency landing in a swampy area. The aircraft nosed over after rolling 32 meters, resulting in one passenger killed and all other occupants injured, four seriously.

Incident Overview

A special flight carrying doctors from Yakutsk to Sangar, with an intermediate stop in Kobyay, suffered an engine failure minutes after departing Yakutsk-Magan Airport. The aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 1,150 meters and a speed of 180 km/h when the engine began to vibrate and lose power. Oil pressure dropped and airspeed decreased.

Emergency Landing

The captain initiated an emergency landing in a swampy area. Upon touchdown, the aircraft rolled approximately 32 meters before nosing over.

Casualties and Injuries

One passenger was killed in the accident. All other occupants sustained injuries, four of which were classified as serious.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure following the failure of the first cylinder and piston due to fatigue.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jul 1998 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yakutsk-Magan, Russia?

An aircraft carrying doctors on a special flight experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, leading to an emergency landing in a swampy area. The aircraft nosed over after rolling 32 meters, resulting in one passenger killed and all other occupants injured, four seriously.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 1998 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jul 1998 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-02823, operated by ROSTO, at Yakutsk-Magan, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure following the failure of the first cylinder and piston due to fatigue.

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