What happened
In February 1958, an aviation accident occurred during a flight operating between the vicinity of Mount Brown and the Mirny Ice Station. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft departed the ground at a low airspeed. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot performed the retraction of the landing gear before the plane had achieved sufficient velocity. This action led to an aerodynamic stall, resulting in the subsequent crash.
There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Findings
Investigations into the event concluded that the primary factor was the premature retraction of the undercarriage during the rotation phase. The combination of low takeoff speed and the early movement of the landing gear prevented the aircraft from maintaining stable flight.