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Engine shutdown leads to stall and crash during takeoff (CCCP-07422)

Shymkent, KazakhstanTakeoff (climb)

On July 30, 1981, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07422) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Shymkent, Kazakhstan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot mistakenly shut down an engine during the takeoff roll, leading to a stall and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jul 1981 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 30 Jul 1981 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jul 1981 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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