Fatal aircraft stall and crash during unauthorized flight

5 fatalities • Stepnoy, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during an unauthorized flight, resulting in five fatalities and two injuries.

What happened

Following the completion of scheduled agricultural spraying operations, the crew initiated an unauthorized local flight. During this period, five additional individuals were permitted to board the aircraft.

As the plane began its initial climb immediately after departing the runway, the aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall. This led to a crash that resulted in the aircraft bursting into flames. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the plane entirely. The incident resulted in five fatalities and two injuries among the seven people on board.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the primary reason for the crash was that the aircraft speed was insufficient during the climb phase. Additionally, reports indicated that all seven occupants of the aircraft were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled due to inadequate airspeed during takeoff, compounded by the intoxication of all occupants.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-07-17 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Stepnoy, Russia?

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during an unauthorized flight, resulting in five fatalities and two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-07-17 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-07-17 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-05763, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Stepnoy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled due to inadequate airspeed during takeoff, compounded by the intoxication of all occupants.

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