In-flight engine fire leads to emergency landing and crash

No fatalities • Pripolyarnyy, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during flight, resulting in a crash in an open field with no fatalities reported.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft's engine experienced a fire while en route to its destination. In response to the emergency, the crew initiated procedures for an unplanned landing. During this attempt to reach the ground safely, the aircraft impacted an open field.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board during the incident.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the fire originated within the engine compartment. The primary factor contributing to the event was the failure of the exhaust pipe, which occurred while the aircraft was operating in icing conditions.

Probable cause

The failure of the engine's exhaust pipe during flight in icing conditions caused an engine fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-10-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Pripolyarnyy, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during flight, resulting in a crash in an open field with no fatalities reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-10-16 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-10-16 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01438, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Pripolyarnyy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the engine's exhaust pipe during flight in icing conditions caused an engine fire.

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