Fatal aircraft accident during initial climb

5 fatalities • Tashauz, Turkmenistan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into an open field shortly after takeoff following a dual engine power loss, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power across both engines. Specifically, the left engine suffered a failure while the right engine experienced a significant reduction in power. As a result of this dual-engine issue, the airspeed decreased to 70 km/h. At an altitude of approximately 50 meters, the aircraft entered a stall and descended into an open field situated roughly 3 kilometers from the runway threshold.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were five fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

Investigations determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was a failure within the fuel supply system. This malfunction caused both engines to lose power during the climb, which subsequently led to the aerodynamic stall and the subsequent crash.

Probable cause

A malfunction in the fuel delivery system caused both engines to lose power during the takeoff climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-10-10 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Tashauz, Turkmenistan?

An aircraft crashed into an open field shortly after takeoff following a dual engine power loss, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-10-10 Lisunov LI-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-10-10 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration CCCP-71209, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tashauz, Turkmenistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A malfunction in the fuel delivery system caused both engines to lose power during the takeoff climb.

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