No fatalities

1991-08-21: Let L-410 (CCCP-67091) — Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines — Poliny Osipenko, Russia

Poliny Osipenko, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 21, 1991, a Let L-410 (registration CCCP-67091) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Poliny Osipenko, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase following the retraction of the landing gear. 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.

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An aircraft experienced a stall and struck the runway surface shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall. This aerodynamic event occurred immediately after the crew retracted the landing gear. Following the stall, the aircraft made contact with the runway surface.

After the impact with the ground, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the 14 occupants on board, as everyone managed to evacuate the wreckage safely. Although all passengers and crew escaped without harm, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall state during the early stages of the climb.
  • The timing of the landing gear retraction was a critical factor in the loss of lift.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase following the retraction of the landing gear.