Emergency landing following engine failure near Uray

No fatalities • Uray, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, resulting in a crash in a wooded area approximately 190 km from Uray.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine failure. This mechanical malfunction forced the crew to execute an emergency landing procedure. During the descent, the aircraft struck several trees before coming to a rest in a heavily wooded region situated roughly 190 km from Uray.

While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, there were no fatalities reported. All 10 occupants sustained slight injuries during the accident.

Findings

  • The primary event was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was in flight.
  • The collision with vegetation was a direct result of the forced emergency descent.

Probable cause

The engine failed during flight, necessitating an emergency landing that led to a collision with trees.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-12-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Uray, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, resulting in a crash in a wooded area approximately 190 km from Uray.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-12-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-12-22 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01410, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Uray, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during flight, necessitating an emergency landing that led to a collision with trees.

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