Aircraft stall and crash during climb following takeoff

No fatalities • Volosovo, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall and crashed into a snow-covered field shortly after takeoff, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, approximately 45 seconds after departing the runway, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into a field covered in snow.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft was carrying the pilot and a group of 10 skydivers at the time of the accident. While everyone on board escaped the wreckage safely, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall state during the climb.
  • The crash occurred in a snow-covered field.
  • The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-03-07 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Volosovo, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall and crashed into a snow-covered field shortly after takeoff, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-03-07 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-03-07 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RF-01206, operated by ROSTO, at Volosovo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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