On April 6, 1989, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-33363) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Raklevichi, Belarus during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the crew to properly prepare the flight and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was overloaded as its total weight was 5.7 tons. 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.
A single-engine aircraft on a spraying mission crashed after an abnormally long takeoff, striking pine trees. The copilot was killed, captain injured, aircraft destroyed.
Accident Description
A single-engine aircraft conducting an aerial spraying operation for the 'Rossia' State Farm experienced an abnormal takeoff from an airfield in Raklevichi. The takeoff roll was prolonged, and the aircraft became airborne with insufficient climb speed. One minute after liftoff, the aircraft struck the tops of pine trees and crashed into a glade. The copilot sustained fatal injuries, while the captain was injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause as the crew's failure to adequately prepare the flight and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. Additionally, the aircraft was overloaded at a total weight of 5.7 tons, and the flaps were not positioned correctly for the takeoff procedure. It was reported that the captain had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.9‰.
What happened in the 6 Apr 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Raklevichi, Belarus?
A single-engine aircraft on a spraying mission crashed after an abnormally long takeoff, striking pine trees. The copilot was killed, captain injured, aircraft destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 1989 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Apr 1989 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-33363, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Raklevichi, Belarus.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Failure of the crew to properly prepare the flight and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was overloaded as its total weight was 5.7 tons. Also, the crew failed to position the flaps properly for the takeoff procedure. It was reported that the captain was intoxicated with a…
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