Fatal aircraft accident during takeoff from Johannesburg-Rand Airport

3 fatalities • Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire following a stall during its initial climb from Johannesburg-Rand Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Johannesburg-Rand Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a sudden pitch-up motion that led to an aerodynamic stall. As the aircraft lost altitude, it struck overhead power cables before impacting the ground. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.

Findings

  • The aircraft was totally destroyed in the accident.
  • There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
  • The primary sequence of events involved the aircraft stalling during the climb, which directly led to the collision with utility lines.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb, causing it to strike power lines.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-08-02 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa?

A single-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire following a stall during its initial climb from Johannesburg-Rand Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-08-02 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-08-02 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-05708, operated by Aviaexport, at Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb, causing it to strike power lines.

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