Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 June 1981
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Aeroflot / Latvia
Registration Number: CCCP-07712
Location: near Saldus –
ÿ Latvia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced a loss of altitude following an engine failure. The aircraft collided with a petroleum storage tank, resulting in a crash and subsequent burning.An Antonov aircraft experienced a loss of altitude following an engine failure. The aircraft collided with a petroleum storage tank, resulting in a crash and subsequent burning.
Description
The Antonov lost height following an engine failure. The aircraft collided with a petroleum storage tank, crashed and burned.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://www.airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=340https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, http://www.airdisaster.ru/database.php?id=340Primary Cause
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