2 fatalities

Two Killed in Forest Crash After Engine Failure Due to Poor Fuel (CCCP-09676)

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On November 13, 1972, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-09676) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Yeniseysk, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure caused by a poor quality fuel. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft on a flight from Nazimovo to Yeniseysk suffered engine failure due to poor-quality fuel, leading to a forced landing in a forest. Two occupants died and 12 were injured.

Accident Overview

On a flight from Nazimovo to Yeniseysk, the aircraft's engine lost power as a result of using bad quality B-91/115 fuel. While flying at approximately 150 meters above ground, the crew decided to perform a forced landing in a forested area located 40 kilometers northwest of Yeniseysk.

Crash and Impact

The aircraft collided with trees during the landing attempt, crashed, and subsequently caught fire. The fire completely destroyed the aircraft. The accident resulted in the deaths of a passenger and a pilot. All 12 other occupants on board sustained injuries, three of them serious.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure caused by poor quality fuel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Nov 1972 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yeniseysk, Russia?

An aircraft on a flight from Nazimovo to Yeniseysk suffered engine failure due to poor-quality fuel, leading to a forced landing in a forest. Two occupants died and 12 were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Nov 1972 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Nov 1972 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09676, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Yeniseysk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure caused by a poor quality fuel.