On August 10, 1980, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-15979) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sisian, Armenia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft encountered downdrafts during its initial climb after departing Sisian Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane crashed during its initial climb after departing from Sisian Airport due to encountering downdrafts.
What happened
On the date of the incident, a single-engine airplane departed from Sisian Airport. Shortly after the departure, while the aircraft was performing its initial climb, it encountered significant downdrafts. These atmospheric conditions led to the loss of control and the subsequent crash of the aircraft.
Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among the occupants of the plane. The flight ended during the early stages of the ascent immediately following takeoff.
Findings
The primary factor in the accident was the encounter with downdrafts during the climb phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft encountered downdrafts during its initial climb after departing Sisian Airport.
What happened in the 10 Aug 1980 Antonov AN-2 accident near Sisian, Armenia?
A single-engine airplane crashed during its initial climb after departing from Sisian Airport due to encountering downdrafts.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Aug 1980 Antonov AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Aug 1980 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-15979, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Sisian, Armenia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft encountered downdrafts during its initial climb after departing Sisian Airport.
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