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Emergency landing near Ukhta following engine failure (CCCP-41288)

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On December 17, 1970, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-41288) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ukhta, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight was interrupted by a mechanical failure of the engine during transit. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, leading to a crash landing near Ukhta with no reported fatalities.

What happened

During the course of its flight, the aircraft encountered a mechanical issue involving the loss of power from one of its engines. This failure necessitated an immediate emergency descent by the pilot.

While attempting to manage the situation, the aircraft performed a crash landing in the vicinity of Ukhta. The impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board during the incident.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was en route.

Probable cause

The flight was interrupted by a mechanical failure of the engine during transit.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Dec 1970 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Ukhta, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, leading to a crash landing near Ukhta with no reported fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Dec 1970 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Dec 1970 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-41288, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ukhta, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight was interrupted by a mechanical failure of the engine during transit.

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