No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft stall and crash during takeoff (CCCP-07861)

Verkhneimbatskoye, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On December 18, 1984, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07861) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Verkhneimbatskoye, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft's center of gravity was located behind the allowable aft limit due to improper loading. 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 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 18 Dec 1984 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 18 Dec 1984 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Dec 1984 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.