"The Secret of the Burning Plane" is a novel by Antoni Ossendowski in which the author describes the adventures of American engineer Jim Oakley, who sets out to search for his friend who disappeared in the forests of Siberia. During his travels, Oakley encounters many dangers, including an attack by Siberian tigers, despotic rule, and even betrayal by his companion. The mysterious and enigmatic disappearance of the plane in the Siberian forests adds additional drama and intrigue to the novel.