Single-engine aircraft crash during skydiving mission

1 fatality • Yugorsk, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a snow-covered field following an engine power loss during a climb, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a local skydiving operation, a single-engine aircraft departed from runway 31 carrying a total of ten people, including the pilot and nine skydivers. While the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of approximately 80 meters, the engine experienced a loss of power.

In an attempt to return to the airport, the pilot executed a left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the aircraft reached a bank angle of 60 degrees, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The plane subsequently crashed into a field covered in snow near a forested area. A fire broke out upon impact, which destroyed the airframe.

Findings

  • The accident involved a loss of engine power during the initial climb phase.
  • The aircraft entered a stall following a steep turn attempt.
  • The crash resulted in one fatality and nine injuries among the occupants.

Probable cause

The engine failed during a low-altitude climb, leading to a stall during an attempted emergency turn back to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-11-25 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Yugorsk, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a snow-covered field following an engine power loss during a climb, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 2012-11-25 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 2012-11-25 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RA-33589, operated by Maestro Aeroclub, at Yugorsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed during a low-altitude climb, leading to a stall during an attempted emergency turn back to the runway.

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