Engine failure leads to fatal crash during takeoff

1 fatality • Bayanaul, Kazakhstan • Takeoff (climb)

An engine failure during the initial climb resulted in an aircraft crash and a post-crash fire, causing one fatality.

What happened

Following the completion of multiple agricultural spraying operations within the area, the crew permitted two individuals who were not authorized to be on board to enter the aircraft. During the departure phase, as the plane reached an altitude between 30 and 40 meters, the engine ceased functioning properly.

As a result of this loss of power, the aircraft was unable to maintain its flight path and descended rapidly into the ground. The impact was followed by a significant fire that consumed the wreckage. The incident resulted in one fatality among the passengers, while three other occupants sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the early stages of the climb.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the initial climb phase for reasons that remain undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-07-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Bayanaul, Kazakhstan?

An engine failure during the initial climb resulted in an aircraft crash and a post-crash fire, causing one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-07-24 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 1988-07-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-07291, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Bayanaul, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during the initial climb phase for reasons that remain undetermined.

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