Emergency landing following engine failure near Rybinsk-Yuzhny Airport

No fatalities • Rybinsk, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced engine issues shortly after departure from Rybinsk-Yuzhny Airport, resulting in a crash in a nearby wooded area.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Rybinsk-Yuzhny Airport, the flight crew identified technical difficulties involving the engines. In response to these engine problems, the crew decided to perform an emergency landing.

During the descent, the aircraft struck trees and came to rest in a forested area covered in snow, situated approximately 2 km from the airfield. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, all 14 people on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without life-threatening injuries. One individual, a skydiver present on the flight, sustained a minor injury during the event but declined medical transport to a hospital.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the crash was engine problems encountered immediately after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency landing that resulted in a collision with trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-03-02 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Rybinsk, Russia?

An aircraft experienced engine issues shortly after departure from Rybinsk-Yuzhny Airport, resulting in a crash in a nearby wooded area.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-03-02 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-03-02 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RF-01024, operated by DOSAAF, at Rybinsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency landing that resulted in a collision with trees.

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