Aircraft stall during approach at Postavy Airfield

No fatalities • Postavy, Belarus • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft stalled and struck an embankment during its final approach to Postavy Airfield, resulting in no injuries to the occupants.

What happened

During a flight arriving at Postavy Airfield, the crew was performing a final approach when the aircraft's airspeed dropped below safe operating limits. This loss of speed led to an aerodynamic stall. As the aircraft lost lift, it descended into an embankment situated just before the runway threshold.

Following the impact with the terrain, the aircraft came to a stop. Although the incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, all five people on board escaped without any injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was crew distraction, which prevented the flight crew from noticing that the approach speed had become insufficient to maintain flight.

Probable cause

The crew's lack of attention to airspeed during the final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-05-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Postavy, Belarus?

An aircraft stalled and struck an embankment during its final approach to Postavy Airfield, resulting in no injuries to the occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-05-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-05-29 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-35188, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Postavy, Belarus.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's lack of attention to airspeed during the final approach phase.

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