On March 7, 2009, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RF-01206) operated by ROSTO was involved in an aviation accident near Volosovo, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
