Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 March 1973
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Central Region Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-70816
Location: near Smolensk –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident

An-2 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during a forced landing, resulting in irreparable damage. The aircraft was unable to maintain control and landed in a hazardous area.An-2 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during a forced landing, resulting in irreparable damage. The aircraft was unable to maintain control and landed in a hazardous area.
Description
The An-2 was damaged beyond repair in a forced landing accident following failure of the engine.
Source of Information
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