Single-engine aircraft crash during initial climb

No fatalities • Tezhen, Turkmenistan • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff during its ascent, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving a single-engine aircraft during the early stages of flight. Following the departure from the airfield, the plane was engaged in its initial climb when it experienced an aerodynamic stall. This led to a subsequent crash at the site.

While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident focused on the aircraft's performance immediately following rotation. The primary factor identified was a loss of airspeed during the climb phase, which triggered the stall and subsequent loss of control.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a reduction in speed following rotation, leading to an aerodynamic stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-04-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Tezhen, Turkmenistan?

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after takeoff during its ascent, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-04-11 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-04-11 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-25588, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Tezhen, Turkmenistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a reduction in speed following rotation, leading to an aerodynamic stall.

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