On May 19, 1974, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-25487) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Samarkand, Uzbekistan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed during takeoff following rotation while operating with a tailwind. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
What happened in the 19 May 1974 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 19 May 1974 Antonov AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 May 1974 involved an 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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