On July 5, 2010, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration 53) operated by Romanian Air Force - Fortele Aeriene Române was involved in an aviation accident near Tuzla, Romania during takeoff. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a field shortly after departing Tuzla Airport, resulting in 12 deaths and two survivors.
What happened
During a mission involving the Romanian Navy, a single-engine aircraft departed from Tuzla Airport. Shortly after the takeoff phase, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall, causing it to descend into an open field. Upon impact, the plane caught fire.
The flight was transporting a total of 14 people, consisting of 4 crew members and 10 members of the Romanian Navy who were participating in a paratrooper training mission. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities and left two passengers with injuries. The pilot and one other individual sustained injuries during the crash.
Findings
The aircraft entered a stall shortly after takeoff.
The impact with the ground caused the airframe to burst into flames.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb following takeoff.