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Aircraft Stall During Initial Climb After Takeoff (G-AHYX)

Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, IranTakeoff (climb)

On September 24, 1949, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration G-AHYX) operated by Anglo-Iranian Oil Company was involved in an aviation accident near Isfahan-Shahid Beheshti, Iran during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure just after rotation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled shortly after liftoff due to an engine failure, resulting in a runway impact and significant damage. Both crew members sustained injuries during the incident.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following takeoff while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase. Shortly after rotation, the plane experienced a stall, causing it to descend back onto the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently went out of control and came to rest on the ground. As a result of the impact and subsequent events, both members of the crew were injured. The airframe sustained extensive damage, rendering it damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The official investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure occurring just after rotation. This mechanical issue directly contributed to the loss of thrust and subsequent stall during the critical climb phase.

Probable cause

Engine failure just after rotation

Related events

Same operator

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