Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 18 May 1975
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Far East Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-70426
Location: near Birobidzhan –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure near Birobidzhan due to a severe turn and low fuel levels. Fuel entered the engine, leading to immediate engine failure.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure near Birobidzhan due to a severe turn and low fuel levels. Fuel entered the engine, leading to immediate engine failure.
Description
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair in an accident near Birobidzhan. The crew flew a steep turn while the aircraft was very low on fuel. Air entered from the tank into the fuel system and the engine flamed out.
Source of Information
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Loss of fuel and engine control due to a steep turn and low fuel levels.Loss of fuel and engine control due to a steep turn and low fuel levels.Share on:
