Aircraft collision with vehicle during takeoff

No fatalities • Stavropol, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft collided with a car and crashed while departing from an unpaved surface, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of a takeoff from a dusty, unpaved area, the aircraft encountered extremely low visibility caused by airborne dust. During this period of obscured vision, the plane struck a car on the ground.

The impact led to a crash of the aircraft. Despite the severity of the collision with the vehicle and the subsequent impact, there were no casualties reported among the occupants or those involved in the incident.

Findings

  • The primary contributing factor was severely limited visibility resulting from thick dust during the takeoff roll.
  • The presence of a vehicle in the path of the aircraft during departure contributed to the collision.

Probable cause

Reduced visibility due to heavy dust during takeoff led to a collision with a vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-07-31 Antonov AN-2 accident near Stavropol, Russia?

An aircraft collided with a car and crashed while departing from an unpaved surface, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-07-31 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-07-31 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-98233, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Stavropol, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Reduced visibility due to heavy dust during takeoff led to a collision with a vehicle.

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