Fatal aircraft accident during initial climb

1 fatality • Zaval, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during its initial climb phase, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a nose-up attitude while performing its initial climb. This maneuver led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to crash. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was carrying 16 people and 241 kilograms of cargo.

The impact resulted in one fatality. While the aircraft went down, 15 other occupants managed to escape the wreckage, with some sustaining minor injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the crash revealed that the crew did not complete necessary flight preparations before departure. Specifically, a weight and balance calculation was not performed prior to takeoff. The investigation concluded that the center of gravity was 5.8% beyond the aft limit, which contributed to the loss of control.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an improper weight and balance calculation that left the aircraft's center of gravity significantly behind the allowable limit.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-10-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Zaval, Russia?

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during its initial climb phase, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-10-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-10-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32311, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Zaval, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an improper weight and balance calculation that left the aircraft's center of gravity significantly behind the allowable limit.

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