Emergency landing and crash during initial climb

No fatalities • Verkhnyaya Toyma, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced difficulty gaining altitude shortly after takeoff, resulting in an emergency landing and crash in an open field.

What happened

Shortly after departing the runway, the flight crew encountered significant issues maintaining altitude during the initial climb phase. Approximately three minutes after the takeoff, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck an open field located roughly 500 metres from the end of the runway.

While the aircraft was a total loss, there were no fatalities reported in the accident. Of the passengers and crew on board, four occupants managed to exit the wreckage without any injuries, while 11 others sustained various injuries during the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during the climb phase, leading to an emergency descent and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-12-05 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Verkhnyaya Toyma, Russia?

An aircraft experienced difficulty gaining altitude shortly after takeoff, resulting in an emergency landing and crash in an open field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-12-05 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-12-05 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-17725, operated by Kotlasavia, at Verkhnyaya Toyma, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude during the climb phase, leading to an emergency descent and crash.

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