Stall and crash of T-Cement charter aircraft near Magadan

No fatalities • Magadan-13, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft operating a charter flight from Magadan to Seymchan crashed into a snow-covered field following an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.

What happened

A charter flight operated by T-Cement, traveling from Magadan to Seymchan, experienced a critical loss of airspeed shortly after departing from runway 01. The aircraft was transporting 12 pilots and 12 mining employees, along with 445 kilograms of luggage and personal belongings. During the initial climb, at an altitude of approximately 10 meters, the aircraft transitioned into a nose-up attitude accompanied by a significant reduction in velocity.

As the plane reached an altitude of roughly 30 meters, the angle of attack increased to 24° while the airspeed decreased to 65 km/h. This resulted in an aerodynamic stall, causing the single-engine airplane to impact a snow-covered field located approximately 240 meters beyond the runway threshold. While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, all 14 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury.

Findings

The accident was triggered by a rapid increase in the angle of attack and a subsequent drop in airspeed, which led to the stall during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall due to an excessive angle of attack and insufficient airspeed during the initial climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-02-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Magadan-13, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft operating a charter flight from Magadan to Seymchan crashed into a snow-covered field following an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-02-20 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-02-20 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-40642, operated by T-Cement, at Magadan-13, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall due to an excessive angle of attack and insufficient airspeed during the initial climb.

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