Single-engine aircraft accident in Samarkand region

No fatalities • Samarkand, Uzbekistan • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane operated by Samarkandski OAO crashed during takeoff from an airstrip in the Samarkand region, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During a takeoff attempt at an airfield situated within the Samarkand region, a single-engine airplane operated by Samarkandski OAO experienced an accident. The aircraft was in the rotation phase of flight when it departed the runway surface.

Conditions during the departure included a tailwind, which contributed to the sequence of events leading to the crash. Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating with a tailwind during the takeoff roll.
  • The accident occurred immediately following the rotation phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed during takeoff following rotation while operating with a tailwind.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-05-19 Antonov AN-2 accident near Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

A single-engine airplane operated by Samarkandski OAO crashed during takeoff from an airstrip in the Samarkand region, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-05-19 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-05-19 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-25487, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed during takeoff following rotation while operating with a tailwind.

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