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Engine Failure Leads to Crash Near Yartsevo, All Occupants Rescued (CCCP-40596)

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On November 22, 1991, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-40596) operated by Kras Air - Krasnoyarsk Avia - Krasnoyarskie Avialinii was involved in an aviation accident near Yartsevo, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in-flight following carburetor icing. The airplane had not been prepared for the winter season by the operator's technicians and remained in summer flight conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft en route from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Yeniseysk experienced engine failure at 1,500 meters. The crew attempted an emergency landing but struck trees near Yartsevo. All 13 occupants were rescued; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident

An aircraft traveling from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Yeniseysk suffered an engine failure while cruising at an altitude of 1,500 meters. The flight crew reduced altitude and initiated an emergency landing. During the attempt, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area near the settlement of Yartsevo.

Rescue

All 13 individuals on board were rescued from the crash site. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the engine failure occurred in flight due to carburetor icing. Investigators reported that the airplane had not been prepared for winter operations by the operator's maintenance personnel and remained configured for summer conditions. The engine failed after a three-hour flight in an outside air temperature of -30°C, as ice formed in the carburetor.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Nov 1991 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yartsevo, Russia?

An aircraft en route from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Yeniseysk experienced engine failure at 1,500 meters. The crew attempted an emergency landing but struck trees near Yartsevo. All 13 occupants were rescued; the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Nov 1991 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Nov 1991 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-40596, operated by Kras Air - Krasnoyarsk Avia - Krasnoyarskie Avialinii, at Yartsevo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure in-flight following carburetor icing. The airplane had not been prepared for the winter season by the operator's technicians and remained in summer flight conditions.

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