Aircraft crash during initial climb near runway

No fatalities • Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts), South Africa • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the end of the runway shortly after takeoff, resulting in one injury and the destruction of the plane.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of lift while performing its initial climb. The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the runway's terminus, shortly after the aircraft had departed the ground.

As the aircraft ascended, it entered a stall condition, leading to a subsequent impact with the ground. The force of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase.
  • There was one injury reported involving the pilot.
  • The aircraft was lost in the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-03-01 Piaggio P.166 Albatross accident near Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts), South Africa?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the end of the runway shortly after takeoff, resulting in one injury and the destruction of the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-03-01 Piaggio P.166 Albatross accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-03-01 involved a Piaggio P.166 Albatross, registration ZS-NJR, operated by Rennies Express Air Services, at Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts), South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

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