Engine shutdown leads to stall and crash during takeoff

No fatalities • Shymkent, Kazakhstan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an engine shutdown at the moment of liftoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent crash with no injuries reported.

What happened

During the initial climb phase immediately following liftoff, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. This occurred after the pilot inadvertently deactivated one of the engines. The resulting imbalance and loss of thrust caused the aircraft type to enter an aerodynamic stall.

Following the stall, the plane descended and impacted the ground. Despite the severity of the impact during this critical phase of flight, there were no casualties among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was the unintentional shutdown of an engine by the pilot at the moment of rotation.

Probable cause

The pilot mistakenly shut down an engine during the takeoff roll, leading to a stall and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-07-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Shymkent, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft experienced an engine shutdown at the moment of liftoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent crash with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-07-30 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-07-30 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07422, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot mistakenly shut down an engine during the takeoff roll, leading to a stall and crash.

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