On December 27, 1995, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-32366) operated by Komi Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Novy Bor, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall due to the center of gravity being positioned beyond the aft limit. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff from Novy Bor Airfield, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Novy Bor Airfield, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 10 metres before experiencing an unexpected pitch-up motion. In an attempt to manage the situation, the pilot decreased engine power as the aircraft entered a stall. The subsequent impact occurred on the runway, roughly 150 metres from the threshold.
Despite the severity of the impact, all 14 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the incident indicated that the aircraft's center of gravity was positioned significantly behind the permitted aft limit, which contributed to the uncontrolled pitch-up and subsequent stall.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall due to the center of gravity being positioned beyond the aft limit.