On February 8, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07365) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chusovskoy, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a tree during its initial climb phase following takeoff. 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.
A single-engine aircraft collided with a tree during its initial climb after departing Chusovskoy Airstrip, resulting in no injuries but total hull loss.
What happened
During an ascent following departure from the Chusovskoy Airstrip, a single-engine aircraft struck a tree. The collision occurred while the plane was in its initial climb phase. The impact caused the aircraft to crash onto the ground.
Despite the severity of the impact, all 14 occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. While there were no casualties, the aircraft sustained damage so extensive that it was declared a total loss and rendered beyond repair.
Findings
The accident occurred during the early stages of flight immediately after takeoff.
A collision with an obstacle (a tree) led to the ground impact.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck a tree during its initial climb phase following takeoff.
What happened in the 8 Feb 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Chusovskoy, Russia?
A single-engine aircraft collided with a tree during its initial climb after departing Chusovskoy Airstrip, resulting in no injuries but total hull loss.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Feb 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Feb 1989 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07365, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Chusovskoy, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft struck a tree during its initial climb phase following takeoff.
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