Aircraft excursion and rollover following touchdown

No fatalities • Gazimurski Zavod, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and overturned on soft ground following touchdown during conditions of strong crosswinds.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a deviation to the left of the runway centerline. The movement resulted in the aircraft exiting the paved surface and traveling onto soft ground. During this excursion, the impact with the terrain caused the aircraft to overturn, eventually coming to a rest in an inverted position.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the deviation was the presence of strong crosswinds during the landing sequence.
  • The transition from the runway to the soft ground contributed to the aircraft's inability to maintain stability, leading to the rollover.

Probable cause

Strong crosswinds caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway and overturn on soft ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-05-05 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Gazimurski Zavod, Russia?

An aircraft veered off the runway and overturned on soft ground following touchdown during conditions of strong crosswinds.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-05-05 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-05-05 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-33500, operated by Baikal Airlines, at Gazimurski Zavod, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Strong crosswinds caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway and overturn on soft ground.

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