Single-engine aircraft excursion during taxi

No fatalities • Vladivostok, Russia • Taxiing

A single-engine airplane lost control while taxiing at high speed, resulting in a ground accident with no reported injuries.

What happened

During a ground movement operation, a single-engine airplane experienced a loss of directional control. The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing a high-speed taxi maneuver. During this phase of flight, the pilot was unable to maintain the intended path, leading to an excursion from the taxiway.

Despite the impact associated with the crash, there were no injuries reported among the occupants or any persons on the ground. The aircraft sustained damage during the event, but no fatalities occurred.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was the excessive speed maintained during the taxiing phase.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to high-speed taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-06-10 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Vladivostok, Russia?

A single-engine airplane lost control while taxiing at high speed, resulting in a ground accident with no reported injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-06-10 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-06-10 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-49337, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Vladivostok, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to high-speed taxiing.

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