Aircraft stall and crash following landing gear impact

No fatalities • Samarkand, Uzbekistan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent crash shortly after takeoff when the undercarriage struck an embankment.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft made contact with an earthen wall. The impact involving the undercarriage disrupted the flight path, leading to an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift resulted in a crash at the site.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this incident. The event occurred immediately after the aircraft had transitioned from the ground to the air.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the impact between the landing gear and an earth wall during the takeoff sequence, which directly induced the stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall and crashed after the undercarriage struck an earthen embankment during takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-09-15 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

An aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent crash shortly after takeoff when the undercarriage struck an embankment.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-09-15 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-09-15 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-32213, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall and crashed after the undercarriage struck an earthen embankment during takeoff.

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