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Cargo Shift Leads to Stall and Crash Shortly After Takeoff in Anadyr (CCCP-L5676)

Anadyr, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 24, 1958, an Antonov AN-2 (registration CCCP-L5676) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Anadyr, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to secure the load properly prior to takeoff. At rotation, the freight moved to the rear of the cabin, causing the center of gravity to be out of the envelope and the aircraft to be out of control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft stalled and crashed at 40 meters after takeoff in Anadyr when unsecured cargo shifted to the rear, causing a loss of control. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Incident Details

On a short 10-minute flight between two airports in Anadyr, an aircraft carrying two crew members, two passengers, and various goods (total weight 880 kilograms) experienced a stall and crash shortly after takeoff. While climbing to a height of 40 meters, the aircraft stalled from the rear and subsequently crashed. All four occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was that the crew failed to secure the load properly prior to takeoff. At rotation, the freight moved to the rear of the cabin, causing the center of gravity to be out of the envelope and the aircraft to be out of control.

Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Nov 1958 Antonov AN-2 accident near Anadyr, Russia?

An aircraft stalled and crashed at 40 meters after takeoff in Anadyr when unsecured cargo shifted to the rear, causing a loss of control. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Nov 1958 Antonov AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Nov 1958 involved an Antonov AN-2, registration CCCP-L5676, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Anadyr, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to secure the load properly prior to takeoff. At rotation, the freight moved to the rear of the cabin, causing the center of gravity to be out of the envelope and the aircraft to be out of control.

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