Aircraft stall and crash during initial climb

No fatalities • Ust-Kut, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash near the runway and injuries to all crew members.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a stall while performing its initial climb. The incident occurred just after the plane had departed from the runway. Following the loss of altitude, the aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the airfield.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five injuries reported among the crew members on board, though no fatalities were documented in this event.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the pilot lost control of the aircraft immediately following rotation. The primary factor contributing to this loss of control was a shift of cargo toward the rear of the cabin, which destabilized the plane's equilibrium during takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control following rotation due to cargo shifting toward the rear of the cabin.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-03-05 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Ust-Kut, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash near the runway and injuries to all crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-03-05 Lisunov LI-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-03-05 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration CCCP-58340, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ust-Kut, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control following rotation due to cargo shifting toward the rear of the cabin.

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