Single-engine aircraft crash at Okha Airport

3 fatalities • Okha, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during a skydiving mission at Okha Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled skydiving operation at Okha Airport, a single-engine aircraft operated by the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Aeroklub experienced a fatal accident. The flight was performing local maneuvers when the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 50 meters. During the climb, the plane suffered a loss of airspeed and entered a stall, leading to a crash into a nearby field covered in snow.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in three fatalities among the skydivers on board.
  • The remaining 12 occupants sustained various injuries during the impact.
  • The primary factor in the crash was an aerodynamic stall occurring during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-01-28 Antonov AN-2 accident near Okha, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during a skydiving mission at Okha Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-01-28 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-01-28 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration 03 yellow, operated by DOSAAF, at Okha, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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