Aircraft crash following highway takeoff

No fatalities • Bozoy, Kazakhstan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed after attempting to take off from a highway instead of its intended landing site.

What happened

During the afternoon, the flight crew performed an unplanned landing on a highway rather than utilizing the pre-designated landing area. Following this arrival, the crew attempted a subsequent departure from the roadway without conducting a proper assessment of the local environmental conditions or surface suitability.

The aircraft proceeded to accelerate along the highway for approximately 250 meters before achieving liftoff. Shortly after leaving the ground, at an altitude/distance of roughly 37 meters from the takeoff point, the plane struck an earth mound and a gas pipeline. The impact resulted in a crash at the scene.

Findings

  • The crew failed to evaluate specific surface conditions prior to the second takeoff attempt.
  • The decision to take off from a highway led to the collision with ground obstacles.

Probable cause

The crew attempted an unauthorized takeoff from a highway without verifying the safety of the terrain, leading to a collision with an earth mound and utility infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-08-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Bozoy, Kazakhstan?

An aircraft crashed after attempting to take off from a highway instead of its intended landing site.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-08-24 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-08-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-40591, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Bozoy, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew attempted an unauthorized takeoff from a highway without verifying the safety of the terrain, leading to a collision with an earth mound and utility infrastructure.

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