In-flight loss of control resulting in aircraft hull loss

No fatalities • Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a field following a loss of control during flight, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. This instability led to an uncontrolled descent, ultimately causing the plane to impact a field. While the crash resulted in no fatalities, the impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was a mechanical failure. Specifically, the investigation identified the failure of a slat control cable as the critical factor that prevented the crew from maintaining stable flight.

Probable cause

The failure of a slat control cable led to an in-flight loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-10-17 Antonov AN-2 accident near Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine?

An aircraft crashed into a field following a loss of control during flight, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-10-17 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-10-17 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-70908, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of a slat control cable led to an in-flight loss of control.

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