No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash during initial climb (CCCP-07392)

Gazojak, TurkmenistanTakeoff (climb)

On April 12, 1988, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-07392) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Gazojak, Turkmenistan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft became uncontrollable during the initial climb because the cargo moved inside the cabin. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in an unknown outcome for the occupant.

What happened

During the early stages of a flight, a single-engine aircraft experienced a critical failure while performing its initial climb. The aircraft was transitioning from the runway into the ascent phase when the engine stalled. This loss of power led to an immediate crash at the site.

At this time, the status of the person on board remains unconfirmed, as the fate of the occupant is unknown. There are no official reports regarding specific injury or fatality counts due to the lack of information following the impact.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the pilot lost control of the aircraft during the climb phase. The primary factor identified in this loss of control was cargo shifting within the cabin, which disrupted the stability of the plane during a critical period of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable during the initial climb because the cargo moved inside the cabin.