Single-engine aircraft stall and crash during takeoff

No fatalities • Verkhneimbatskoye, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane experienced a stall and subsequent crash immediately following liftoff, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the takeoff phase of flight, a single-engine airplane experienced a sudden aerodynamic stall. As the aircraft reached the point of liftoff, the nose pitched upward abruptly, leading to a loss of control and a crash at the departure site. Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among the occupants.

Findings

An investigation into the accident determined that the primary factor involved improper weight and balance management. Specifically, the aircraft was not loaded correctly, which resulted in the Center of Gravity (CofG) being positioned significantly beyond the aft limit.

Probable cause

The aircraft's center of gravity was located behind the allowable aft limit due to improper loading.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-12-18 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Verkhneimbatskoye, Russia?

A single-engine airplane experienced a stall and subsequent crash immediately following liftoff, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-12-18 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-12-18 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07861, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Verkhneimbatskoye, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's center of gravity was located behind the allowable aft limit due to improper loading.

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