Aircraft crash near Shalinskoye resulting in 13 fatalities

13 fatalities • Manskiy, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Manskiy Airfield, leading to multiple fatalities and significant injuries.

What happened

A local flight departed from Manskiy Airfield carrying one pilot and 13 skydivers. During the initial climb, when the aircraft had reached an altitude of approximately 120 metres, the plane experienced a stall. This resulted in the aircraft striking an open field in a nearly level attitude. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the wreckage. The debris field was located roughly 2.5 km from the village of Shalinskoye.

In the immediate aftermath of the accident, there were 11 fatalities and three passengers sustained serious injuries. However, the number of survivors decreased in the following days as two of the three injured occupants succumbed to their wounds.

Findings

The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase.
A post-crash fire caused the total destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-09-14 Antonov AN-2 accident near Manskiy, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Manskiy Airfield, leading to multiple fatalities and significant injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-09-14 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-09-14 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration RA-56888, operated by ROSTO, at Manskiy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?