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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 near Hurhe

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-56370
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1G179-60
YOM:
1978
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the aircraft collided with a bird that went stuck in the engine air intake. The engine lost power and the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power following bird strike.