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Single-Engine Airplane Strikes Trees and Crashes After Takeoff from Troitskoye (CCCP-01569)

Troitskoye, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On February 23, 1982, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-01569) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Troitskoye, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the aircraft passed the overnight outside and was not protected against icing conditions. 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.

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A single-engine airplane struck trees at the end of the runway after takeoff from Troitskoye, stalled, and crashed. All three occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Accident Details

After takeoff from Troitskoye, a single-engine airplane encountered difficulties gaining height. The airplane struck trees located at the end of the runway, stalled, and subsequently crashed. All three occupants escaped uninjured, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the aircraft had been parked outside overnight and was not protected against icing conditions. For reasons not specified, the crew failed to deice the airplane prior to takeoff. As a result, the wings and fuselage were contaminated with frost, preventing the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude.

Probable cause

It was determined that the aircraft passed the overnight outside and was not protected against icing conditions. For unknown reasons, the crew failed to deice the airplane prior to takeoff and the airplane was unable to gain sufficient height as all wings and fuselage were contaminated with frost.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Troitskoye, Russia?

A single-engine airplane struck trees at the end of the runway after takeoff from Troitskoye, stalled, and crashed. All three occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 1982 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 1982 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-01569, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Troitskoye, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It was determined that the aircraft passed the overnight outside and was not protected against icing conditions. For unknown reasons, the crew failed to deice the airplane prior to takeoff and the airplane was unable to gain sufficient height as all wings and fuselage were contaminated with frost.

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