Runway excursion involving overweight aircraft

No fatalities • Sovetskiy, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an uncontrollable nose-up attitude during takeoff, resulting in a runway crash and significant structural damage.

What happened

During the takeoff roll, the aircraft transitioned into an excessively high nose attitude immediately upon liftoff. In an attempt to manage the situation, the pilot-in-command decreased engine power as the plane descended back onto the runway surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop on the runway following the impact. While there were no injuries reported among those on board, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified critical errors in flight preparation by the crew. It was determined that the aircraft was operated with a total weight approximately 248 kilograms above its maximum takeoff weight. Additionally, the center of gravity was positioned too far aft, which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by insufficient flight preparation, specifically involving an overweight takeoff and an improperly balanced center of gravity.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-03-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Sovetskiy, Russia?

An aircraft experienced an uncontrollable nose-up attitude during takeoff, resulting in a runway crash and significant structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-03-29 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-03-29 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-09281, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Sovetskiy, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by insufficient flight preparation, specifically involving an overweight takeoff and an improperly balanced center of gravity.

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