On May 9, 1983, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02515) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tavildara, Tajikistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been identified. 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.
An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure necessitated an immediate emergency descent and an unplanned landing by the crew.
Despite the critical nature of the engine failure while in flight, the crew managed to bring the aircraft to the ground safely. There were no fatalities and no reported injuries among the occupants following the incident.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the emergency was an engine failure occurring during the flight phase.
The specific underlying reason for the loss of engine power remains undetermined at this time.
Probable cause
The engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been identified.
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