Engine failure and crash near Yartsevo

No fatalities • Yartsevo, Russia • Flight

An aircraft flying from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Yeniseysk crashed in a wooded area following an engine failure during cruise flight.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Podkamennaya Tunguska toward Yeniseysk, an aircraft experienced a loss of power in one of its engines while cruising at an altitude of 1,500 metres. In response to the engine failure, the crew initiated a descent to a lower altitude to attempt an emergency landing.

During the descent, the aircraft collided with trees and came to rest in a forested region situated near Yartsevo. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, all 13 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage without reported fatalities.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure during the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The engine failed while the aircraft was at a cruising altitude of 1,500 metres.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-11-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yartsevo, Russia?

An aircraft flying from Podkamennaya Tunguska to Yeniseysk crashed in a wooded area following an engine failure during cruise flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-11-22 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-11-22 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?

The engine failed while the aircraft was at a cruising altitude of 1,500 metres.

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