Aircraft stall and crash during initial climb

No fatalities • Antananarivo, Madagascar • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash that destroyed the plane but left all occupants unharmed.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a stall immediately following its departure from the runway. The incident occurred while the plane was performing its initial climb. Despite the impact and the subsequent destruction of the aircraft, there were no casualties among those on board.

  • Flight phase: Initial climb
  • Occupants: Six individuals (one pilot and five skydivers)
  • Outcome: Zero fatalities and zero injuries
  • Aircraft status: Total loss due to impact

Findings

The aircraft lost lift and entered a stall state shortly after liftoff, leading to the crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-05-18 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Antananarivo, Madagascar?

An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash that destroyed the plane but left all occupants unharmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-05-18 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1968-05-18 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration 5R-MAN, operated by Para Club de Tananarive, at Antananarivo, Madagascar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff.

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