Accident Overview
An Antonov An-2 aircraft crashed shortly after departure from an unspecified location, according to investigators. The aircraft was returning to Nizhneyansk after completing investigations related to a previous incident involving another AN-2 (registration CCCP-13704) a few days earlier. On board were two crew members and two passengers.
Sequence of Events
After takeoff, while climbing to an altitude of approximately 60 meters with flaps retracted, the airplane banked left to an angle of 45 degrees, then stalled and struck the ground. Out of control, it crashed in a snow-covered field and came to rest. The aircraft was destroyed.
Casualties and Damage
One passenger was killed, and the three other occupants sustained serious injuries.
Meteorological Conditions
At the time of the accident, wind was gusting from 110 degrees at 54 km/h, and the outside air temperature was -15°C.
Probable Cause
Investigators determined that the crew forgot to position the flaps down for takeoff.