Single-engine aircraft crash near Bozoy during medical mission

1 fatality • Bozoy, Kazakhstan • Takeoff (climb)

A charter flight participating in a plague control program crashed shortly after takeoff from Bozoy, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

What happened

A charter flight operating from Kyzylorda was en route to Vozrozhdeniya with a scheduled stop in Bozoy. The mission was part of a specialized program focused on plague control. On board the single-engine aircraft, there were two pilots and ten doctors.

During the departure phase from Bozoy, the aircraft began its ascent but reached an altitude of approximately 50 metres before the flight was interrupted. The aircraft experienced a stall and subsequently impacted an open field. Emergency responders successfully located all 12 people on board the aircraft.

While the entire crew and passenger group was rescued, the incident resulted in significant medical consequences. Three passengers sustained serious injuries during the impact. Although all occupants were initially recovered, one passenger later succumbed to their injuries several hours after the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb following takeoff from Bozoy.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-05-19 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Bozoy, Kazakhstan?

A charter flight participating in a plague control program crashed shortly after takeoff from Bozoy, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-05-19 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 2004-05-19 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration UN-70276, operated by AraiAvia, at Bozoy, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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