Aircraft accident during takeoff in Rostov region

No fatalities • Rostov-on-Don, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after stalling during its takeoff roll from an airfield in the Rostov region.

What happened

During a departure from an airfield situated within the Rostov region, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of lift immediately following liftoff. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the initial climb phase of flight. Upon the failure to maintain altitude, the plane impacted the ground, resulting in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board.

Findings

Investigation into the accident revealed that the crew failed to properly configure the aircraft for departure. Specifically, the failure to extend the flaps to the required setting for the takeoff procedure led to an aerodynamic stall at the moment of rotation.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled during takeoff because the flight crew neglected to set the flaps to the correct position for departure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-04-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Rostov-on-Don, Russia?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after stalling during its takeoff roll from an airfield in the Rostov region.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-04-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-04-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-41398, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled during takeoff because the flight crew neglected to set the flaps to the correct position for departure.

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