No fatalities

In-flight engine fire leads to emergency landing and crash (CCCP-01438)

Pripolyarnyy, RussiaFlight

On October 16, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-01438) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Pripolyarnyy, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the engine's exhaust pipe during flight in icing conditions caused an engine fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

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.