On May 18, 1968, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration 5R-MAN) operated by Para Club de Tananarive was involved in an aviation accident near Antananarivo, Madagascar during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.
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